REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Jakarta Police spokesman Commissioner Awi Setiyono said, the police will arrest provocateurs of November 4th rally. Police to pursue provocateurs through video recording and photographs during the rally took place.

The police will examine the witnesses as much as possible. "We have done the examination of digital forensics, CCTV, video from police officers, and of course, also the photographs from the mass media very helpful," Awi told reporters at the Jakarta Police Headquarters, Monday (11/7).

Earlier, the police had arrested ten people suspected as provocateurs. However, ten people were released due to lack of evidence. ''The investigation continues," said Awi as quoted by Antara.

Awi added, to set a person as suspect at least two items of evidence that must be met. "Police have investigated from the legal fact," said Awi.

On Saturday dawn, President Joko Widodo said there was political actor who trigger the riots. Before that, the demonstration against alleged case of blasphemy involving Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) has been peaceful since morning.

According to National Movement to Supports Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI), a minor riots has begun before commando car arrived. To prevent clashes, the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) Brigade set them-self as barricade between the police and the provoked mass. Minutes after Isya prayer call, the police police suddenly perform a physical action, pushed and encouraged the masses to disperse them.

The police was using teargas and rubber bullet. The National Police chief repeatedly ordered to stop the firing, but his order was ignored. Further more, police circled on a motorbike in a crowd. People was hit and run over.

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