Jakarta Police Distribute Water and Snacks to Demonstrators at National Monument

Police officers in Central Jakarta distributed mineral water and snacks to participants in a demonstration at the National Monument (Monas) area on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan as part of a humanitarian approach by the Indonesian National Police (Polri). The distribution took place on June 18, 2026, during a protest organized by the Gerakan Sahabat Komendan (GASMEN) movement, with officers from the Metro Jaya Regional Police providing the supplies to maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere.

Kombes Pol. Reynold E.P. Hutagalung, the Chief of Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police, stated that the initiative represents Polri's commitment to serving the public. "Polri is not only present to maintain security and order, but also to provide services with a humanistic approach. We want to ensure that citizens expressing their aspirations feel safe and comfortable," he said on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The police chief emphasized that freedom of public expression is a constitutional right guaranteed by law, but must be exercised in an orderly manner while respecting the public interest. He urged all demonstration participants to cooperate in maintaining a conducive situation and to avoid actions that could disrupt security or affect other community activities. The distribution of supplies proceeded smoothly without incident, and police encouraged the public to report any needs through the emergency hotline 110.