Inp.polri.go.id - Yogyakarta. The Yogyakarta Regional Police) have safely released 32 protesters detained following clashes outside the Yogyakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) building on Tuesday night.

Yogyakarta Police Head of Public Relations Senior Superintendent Ihsan said that police exercised discretionary action to secure the individuals to ensure public safety and prevent further escalation.

"The step was taken purely as a police discretionary action to maintain the safety of demonstrators and prevent wider friction in public spaces," he said in a statement on Wednesday (21/10/2026).

The group, comprising 29 men and three women, was escorted directly to their homes by officers starting early Wednesday at around 2.30 am. Police confirmed that traffic and public activities around Malioboro Street have returned to normal. Authorities urged the public to maintain order and follow official communication channels for security updates.

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