Indonesian Police Explain Deployment of Plainclothes Officers During Jogja Protest
Amid controversy over the deployment of plainclothes officers during a demonstration in Yogyakarta, the DIY Regional Police clarified that the individuals were members of the 'PAGAR' patrol unit, not civilians or thugs. They were reportedly operating in plainclothes for surveillance and reinforcement.
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