The National Police chief of operational assistance, Insp. Gen. Arif Wachyunadi, has said the incidence of political violence in Aceh was increasing. So far this campaign season the police have recorded 24 cases of political violence, three more than were recorded during the 2009 general election.
Arif highlighted that heated tension and competition between rival parties was likely the source of the violence.
He said the police would work to minimize disruptions ahead of the legislative election. He was quoted as saying on Thursday by Kompas.com that National Police headquarters would deploy more personnel in Aceh to maintain order, though he did not elaborate further.
According to the police, 253,035 personnel, or half of the police force, would be assigned to safeguard the electoral process throughout the country.
Source/Fuente: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/03/27/political-violence-increas...
