Route on the wall of the perforated jatinegara: broken bottles to condoms
Jakarta -The railroad barrier in the Jatinegara area, East Jakarta, is in the spotlight. The holes in the wall are not only used as access to illegal intersections, but are also thought to be the location of prostitution. A number of residents said that the walls that were previously closed were broken into by irresponsible people. Behind the wall hole found a number of objects such as condom casings on liquor bottles. A trader around Jatinegara station, Ahmad, 39, said that prostitution activities often occur behind the walls that were previously closed. Browse to continue with the content “There are still those who do, such as prostitution. Even though the walls are closed, but there are still climbing or perforated walls again,” Ahmad said on Thursday (6/26). According to him, as the wall was closed and the officers’ patrols were increased, the practice was indeed reduced, but it did not be completely lost. The same was transferred by a base motorcycle driver named Jaka, 40, who said that the closure of the hole is quite effective, although efforts have been made to break in. “Yes, they just have their minds, some are perforated again, or climb, but it still reduces compared to the previous wall,” he said. Findings of condoms on alcohol bottles that Monitor AFP on the spot, Sunday (6/29/2025), were a suspicious garbage behind the broken walls. Among them are condom casing, broken drink bottles, cigarette struts, as well as some women’s shoes and black scarves. At another point is a used condom that has dried around the hole area. Similar findings were also found near JPO Pasar Enjo Stop, where condom packaging was mixed with other garbage. A number of residents did not reject the alleged prostitution activities. “Yes, I like there (prostitution activities), a night,” a trader named Nyoto said. He claims to have seen the bargaining process several times between commercial sex workers and prospective clients. In addition to alleged prostitution, locals use the hole as an illegal crossroads. According to SRI, locals, access was considered more practical than to turn far. “It was a long time to access, because if you walk around in the rails, you will get far, to Sono,” Sri said. Wall break can be found guilty of the response to this condition, PT Kereta API Indonesia (Kai) emphasized that the burglary of the wall was a criminal act. Pt Kai daop 1 Jakarta Public Relations, Ixfan Hendriwintoko, said the perpetrators could be subject to sanctions in accordance with the Number 23 of 2007 on Railways. “Every destruction effort can be subject to criminal sanctions,” Ixfan said on Saturday (6/28). In the law, the offenders can be sentenced to a maximum of 3 years imprisonment. If this results in an accident or loss, the threat of punishment may achieve 15 years. Pt Kai promised to close the open hole and increase patrol. Kai will also work with the Directorate General of Railways and the police to prevent destruction. “There are still unscrupulous people who deliberately destroy to open illegal access, which is then used for dangerous activities, including the intersection indifferent to the alleged practice of prostitution,” Ixfan said. He also called on the community to maintain the railway facilities and report suspicious activities around the railroad tracks. “The railway is not a public area and should not be used as access,” he said. (WIA/IDN) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here