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More than 11,800 potted plants damaged during Nov.4 anti-Ahok rally
The Jakarta Parks and Cemeteries Agency said more than 11,800 potted plants at three parks in the vicinity of the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta were damaged during Friday's rally.
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Central Jakarta Parks and Cemeteries Subagency head Munjirin (left) inspects a damaged park on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, on Nov. 5. (Warta Kota/Rangga Baskoro)
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he Jakarta Parks and Cemeteries Agency said more than 11,800 potted plants at three parks in the vicinity of the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta were damaged during Friday's rally.
Agency head Djafar Muchlisin said the parks were located between Istiqlal Mosque and the State Palace.
The parks that sustained the most damage are located on Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara, Djafar was quoted as saying by Warta Kota.
Djafar said the potted pants were damaged during the rally that turned chaotic following a clash between protesters and security forces on Friday evening.
"Those decorative plants have been growing for months to beautify the area. Unfortunately, all were destroyed in a day,"
Djafar said estimated losses from the damaged parks was Rp155 million (US$11,832). (dmr)
