Ahok's Case Can Be Broadcast Live for the Public: Police Chief

Jakarta Globe, Anselmus Bata, November 05, 2016

National Police CHief Tito Karnavian, center, was speaking to reporters in
this file photo. (Antara Photo)

Jakarta. National Police chief Gen. Tito Karnavian has reassured the public it can watch deliberations in the Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama blasphemy case as they happen live.

"Case deliberation can be broadcast live so the public can witness clearly about this case and get to know the essence and content from the plaintiff, defendant, and experts," Tito told journalists in Jakarta on Saturday (11/5).

He said linguistic experts will be summoned to examine the case.

Representatives from the Attorney Office, the National Police Commissions as well as members of the Commission III at the House of Representatives, which oversees legal affairs, laws, human rights and security, will attend the hearing.

Tito said police will upgrade the case from pre-investigation if evidence is found and in the case that it is not, the case will be dropped.

Previously, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said the legal proceedings related to the blasphemy allegations against Basuki will be firm, quick and transparent.

Jokowi intends to resolve the matter swiftly to prevent further political upheaval.