Politics · Indonesia · 35 mins ago
MUI leader backs police reshuffle after boarding-school search
A police search at an Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, Central Java, drew criticism and complaints from the public.
Indonesia's police chief removed Sukoharjo Police Chief Andhika Dharma Sena and other officials after the incident.
MUI leader Anwar Iskandar welcomed the removals and praised the police chief for responding to public concerns.
Andhika has been reassigned, and Indra Maulana Saputra will lead Sukoharjo police after serving as Boyolali's police chief.
Anwar urged Muslims and other community groups to stay calm and trust the legal process.
Indonesia's Religious Affairs Ministry is expected to take constructive steps concerning the boarding school, while police say the reshuffle is part of efforts to improve internal standards and professionalism.
MUI leader KH Anwar Iskandar backed the police chief’s decision to remove Sukoharjo’s police chief and other officers after a search of an Islamic boarding school.
The search at Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school took place in Sukoharjo, Central Java, on October 27.
Police said the search was part of an investigation into the burning and vandalism of a food stall on September 12.
Iskandar praised the police chief for responding openly to public criticism and complaints.
He urged the public, especially Islamic organisations, to remain calm and let the police handle the legal process.
- Who
- MUI leader KH Anwar Iskandar backed the police reshuffle. National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto ordered the changes.
- What
- The Sukoharjo police chief and other officers were removed or reassigned after a boarding-school search.
- When
- The search took place on October 27. The reassignment order was dated November 2, and Iskandar commented on November 3.
- Where
- Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia.
- Why
- The search was part of an investigation into the burning and vandalism of a food stall. The reshuffle followed public concerns and complaints about the search.
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A food stall in Parangjoro village, Grogol, Sukoharjo, was burned and vandalised.
A joint police team searched Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo.
A police telegram ordered changes to the Sukoharjo and Boyolali police leadership.
MUI chairman KH Anwar Iskandar praised the response and urged the public to remain calm.
- School searched
- Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school, Sukoharjo
- Search time
- About 03:20 on October 27
- Investigation
- Burning and vandalism of Warung Mi dan Babi Tepi Sawah
- Reassignment order
- Police Telegram ST/2463/XI/KEP./2026, dated November 2
- New Sukoharjo police chief
- AKBP Indra Maulana Saputra
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What people are saying
I hope the public remains calm, maintains order and stability, and preserves unity for the good of us all.
What was done is part of the Indonesian National Police’s seriousness and commitment to carrying out its long-promoted tagline, Police Together with the Community.
This transfer is a form of the National Police Chief’s commitment to internal reform and to consistently and continuously improving professionalism in line with the chief’s priority programme.