The Jakarta Post, October 23, 2006
Security tight in E. Nusa Tenggara
Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang
The East Nusa Tenggara Police will deploy 10,000 officers, to be assisted by the
military, law and order policemen and church youths, to safeguard Idul Fitri
celebrations on Tuesday and Wednesday in Kupang and other East Nusa Tenggara
cities.
East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Comr. Marthen Radja said Saturday that the
security operation, codenamed "Ketupat Komodo", would be focused on the mosques
and open fields where Muslims would be saying their Idul Fitri prayers.
"We will deploy 10,000 personnel. Principally they will be stationed at all mosques
and city centers. The security condition in the province has thus far been under
control," Marthen said.
Besides the security at mosques, the police will also secure other places prone to
disturbances, he said.
"We want the Muslims to celebrate Idul Fitri securely and peacefully," he said.
All major roads, bus terminals, seaports and the airport will be tightly guarded to
facilitate transportation and activities among local people during the Idul Fitri
festivities, he added.
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