Over 1,400 Security Personnel Deployed for Student Demonstration in Jakarta

Jakarta, Indonesia – A total of 1,436 joint security personnel have been deployed to secure a demonstration organized by the Student and Civil Society Alliance in the South Monas area of Central Jakarta on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Security Measures and Approach

Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Commissioner Reynold Hutagalung stated that the personnel, drawn from the Polda Metro Jaya, Polres Metro Central Jakarta, and related Polsek units, are focused on providing security to ensure the demonstration proceeds safely and orderly. Source: IDN Times

Commissioner Hutagalung emphasized that none of the security personnel are armed with firearms and have been instructed to prioritize a humanist, persuasive, and professional approach throughout the demonstration. Source: IDN Times

Traffic Management and Public Safety

Authorities are preparing situational traffic management plans to adjust to the evolving size of the crowd. The public is advised to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion around the demonstration area. Source: IDN Times

Police have appealed to the public not to be provoked by potential instigators and have urged demonstrators to remain orderly, refrain from blocking public roads, and avoid any anarchic actions such as burning tires or damaging public facilities. Source: IDN Times

Previous Demonstrations

On January 19, 2026, 1,289 joint personnel were deployed to secure demonstrations at Monas and in front of the DPR/MPR building. Source: Tempo.co

On January 8, 2026, 1,659 personnel were deployed to secure a demonstration in the Silang Selatan Monas area. Source: Liputan6.com

Commissioner Reynold Hutagalung

Commissioner Reynold Hutagalung previously served as a personal secretary to the National Police Chief during the era of Idham Azis before being appointed as the Kapolres Metro Jakarta Pusat. Source: Tribunnews.com