JAKARTA, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian police will launch an operation to protect worship places from possible terrorist threats during Christmas and New Year holidays, an official said Friday.
The Candle Operation was ordered by Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto said during a ceremony for the preparation of the operation at the National Monument Park compound.
The Candle Operation was aimed at preventing terrorist actions during the performance of worship service by followers of the Christian religion, he added.
The operation will start on Dec. 22 and end on Jan. 2, according to Karyoto.
One of the steps was to check every religious follower coming to the worship place with an X-ray to prevent dangerous items from entering the room for worship.
In recent years, Indonesia experienced several terrorist attacks during year-end, including suicide bombings in churches, leaving dozens of casualties. ■
