inp.polri.go.id - Jayawijaya. The police confirmed that there was a student demonstration related to the free nutritious meal program (MBG). However, the situation at the location is currently confirmed to be safe and under control.

"The situation has returned to normal" said the Head of Public Relations of the Papua Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Ignatius Benny Ady on Monday (2/17/2025).

Continued by the Vice Chief of Jayawijaya Sub-regional Police, Police Assistant Superintendent Wayan Laba, he says that the protest was initially carried out by students. However, it was then infiltrated by a number of provocateurs.

"There was resistance from the masses by throwing stones at security forces," he said.

The police also tried to separate the group of students who purely wanted to convey their aspirations. Then, when they were about to disperse, the students were also escorted so that there would be no other actions that disrupted public order.

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