inp.polri.go.id - Surabaya. The East Java Regional Police expressed their appreciation for the students and members of the public who expressed their aspirations through demonstrations in several areas of East Java on Tuesday (11/10/2026). Overall, the demonstrations proceeded safely, peacefully, and orderly.
The Head of Public Relations of the East Java Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Jules Abraham Abast, expressed his appreciation after monitoring the security situation in Surabaya on Tuesday evening.
"We express our gratitude and appreciation to the students and all elements of society who expressed their aspirations peacefully and orderly. We also appreciate the cooperation of all parties in maintaining a conducive security and public order situation," said Abast.
According to preliminary reports, several demonstrations in Madiun City, Ponorogo, and Malang Regency have concluded as the crowds dispersed peacefully.
Meanwhile, demonstrations in Banyuwangi and Sidoarjo Regency were still ongoing at the time of the monitoring.
In Surabaya, demonstrations were held at several locations, including the Surabaya City Council (DPRD) and East Java Provincial Council (DPRD). Several community groups and student organizations, including the Surabaya Student Executive Board (BEM) Alliance, have also finished their protest.
The protest at the Surabaya Fountain Monument area reportedly concluded around 5:00 PM. The crowd gradually left the location, while traffic access previously affected by the protest reopened.
To ensure the event proceeded safely and without disruption to public activities, the East Java Regional Police, along with other police stations and related agencies, deployed approximately 3,000 joint personnel. Officers also directed traffic at several points where the protest took place.
"Based on the preliminary reports we received, the protests generally proceeded safely and orderly. As of now, we have not received any reports of protesters being detained in connection with the event," he said.
Abast explained that the police prioritized preventative measures, communication, and humane and proportional service and security measures. This approach was taken to ensure the public could express their aspirations without disrupting public order.
According to him, the conducive situation was the result of cooperation from all parties, from protesters, police officers, local government officials, and the community.
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