Densus 88 has confirmed the arrest of 17 terrorist suspects in three provinces with links to terrorist groups Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD).
Mahfud said human rights principles should always be in place.
There are two universities one in Bekasi and another one in West Nusa Tenggara."
"We have data that there are nearly 30 schools that are affiliated with the caliphate teachings," said the Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police
A convoy of motorbike groups carrying attributes that read 'Awakening of the Caliphate' in Brebes, Central Java, and Cawang, East Jakarta. They campaign for the establishment of the caliphate system as a solution for the people.
The suspected IS supporter is a student in a higher education institution in Malang.
On Monday, the US Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the name of five Indonesian nationals who were imposed with sanctions over their roles in the IS.
They have 1,125 members, of which around 400 are active personnel and the rest are non-active (already in allegiance but not yet actively involved in NII activities) which can be activated at any time if necessary
He added that Australia takes a rather similar approach to Indonesia in its national policy against terrorism.
Three arrests. One in Kampar was arrested while hiding in a room at the police station.
