"Polri (Indonesian police) will conduct "Operasi Lilin 2013 (Candle Light Operation 2013) ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations," National Police Chief General Sutarman said at a meeting with House of Representatives Commission III on Monday.
He further revealed that at least 944 personnel from the National Police Headquarters and more than 86,000 personnel from the regional and resort police commands from across the country would be deployed to ensure the security of the celebrations and public order, as well as prevent any eventuality.
Sutaraman noted that police officers would be stationed at certain locations, such as houses of prayer, shopping centers, recreation areas, gas stations and others.
Polri will also set up posts in several locations for the operations "and would not hesitate to act against anyone threatening national security and public order."
He added that Polri would also adopt anticipatory and early detection measures and act against any individual seeking to disrupt public security and order.
Reporting by Riza Harahap
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