The Jakarta Police arrested more than 30 members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the violence toward peace activists at the National Monument on Sunday.
None of the FPI members resisted arrest after FPI leader Habib Rizieq Shihab gave his cooperation and ordered all FPI members to cooperate.
The police, fearing resistance from FPI members, were heavily armed and guarded at FPI headquarters since early morning.
"Don't panic because whether or not you are declared suspects will depend upon the police's investigation," Rizieq told his followers, as reported by SCTV TV station.
"We will send our lawyers to accompany you during police questioning."
FPI members attacked the National Alliance for the Freedom of Faith and Religion (AKKBB) activists at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta on Sunday. The activists rallying in support of Jamaah Ahmadiyah.
FPI has urged the government to ban Ahmadiyah for not following the mainstream Islamic tenets and for believing that founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is a prophet. Mainstream Muslims regard Prophet Muhammad as the last prophet. (nvn)
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