REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Observer on Police, Bambang Widodo Umar, responded on the statement of Metro Jaya Police related to the plan of 112 rally. He said the police should not ban the rally because it had an official notification.  "It seemed that there was a political tendency which was contrary to the activity of GNPF MUI. Later, shubuh prayer would be banned," said Bambang to Republika.co.id on Wednesday.

Bambang said he wanted to remind the police to be back to its identity as public protector. He hoped the police did not indiscriminate the treatment towards certain parties. 

Jakarta Metro Police ban the rally with a reason to keep order and conducive situation before the election. The police would take firm action if the demonstration was held.  

Bambang argued it was a sign of their suspicion to the plan of rally would create insecurity. “The duty of the police was keeping the security, not to keep what was safe," said Bambang. 

As information, GNPF MUI planned to hold 112 rally on Saturday (Feb 11). They will gathered at Istiqlal Mosque, Central Jakarta and then continue to have a walk to Monas. From there, they will walk to HI roundabout and walk back to Monas. The rally aimed at demanding law enforcement of the defendant of blasphemy Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok and to support MUI.  

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