Jayapura – The Papua Regional Police (Polda Papua) have prepared tight security measures by deploying 9,300 joint personnel to anticipate a peaceful demonstration scheduled to take place in Jayapura, Papua, on Monday (September 1). The thousands of personnel will be stationed at strategic points across the city as well as in areas considered vulnerable to potential disturbances to public order and security.
Papua Police Public Relations Chief, Police Commissioner [official’s name], explained that the measure was taken as a precaution to ensure that the exercise of freedom of expression in public can proceed safely, orderly, and peacefully without disrupting other community activities. “The police respect the right of every citizen to express their opinion, but we are also obliged to ensure that the situation remains conducive,” he said.
He added that the personnel were drawn from various units, including Sabhara, Mobile Brigade (Brimob), Intelligence, and Traffic Police, and were supported by the Jayapura Police Resort and local precincts. Officers will be deployed along main roads, public gathering spots, vital objects, and designated protest points.
In addition to visible security, Papua Police have also prepared covert operations to anticipate any groups attempting to exploit the demonstration for provocation or anarchic actions. “We urge the public who wish to convey their aspirations to remain law-abiding, maintain order, and not be provoked,” he added.
This large-scale security deployment serves as a preventive measure as well as a demonstration of the police’s commitment to maintaining stability in the Land of Cenderawasih. Both local authorities and security forces hope that the demonstration will truly be peaceful, so that people’s aspirations can be conveyed without causing unrest.
