The camping activity held by the Ahmadiyah congregation was disbanded by the police on Friday, June 5, 2026.
June 6, 2026
The Karanganyar Police revealed the reason for stopping the youth camping activity held in the Watu Gambir Karangpandan area, Karanganyar Regency, on Friday, June 5, 2026. The activity was organized by the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) which was supposed to last until Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Karanganyar Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Arman Sahti, stated that the steps to stop camping activities in the Watu Gambir BUMDes tourist area were carried out through a persuasive, dialogical approach, and prioritized public security and order.
According to Arman, the Karanganyar Police received information from the public on Friday, June 5, 2026, at around 1:35 PM WIB regarding a camping activity involving a large number of participants in the Watu Gambir tourist area. Following up on this information, the Police Chief, along with the site manager, the Karang Village Head, and the Karangpandan Sub-district Head, visited the location to inspect and coordinate with the organizers.
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During the open meeting and dialogue, Arman said, it was discovered that the activity did not have a permit in accordance with applicable regulations. “We then conveyed various considerations regarding security, public order, and the importance of complying with licensing procedures for holding events involving large numbers of participants,” he said when contacted by Tempo on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Arman explained that the entire process was conducted humanely and without repressive measures. Through good communication, the organizers understood and accepted the input provided by local officials and government officials.
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As a result of this understanding, the organizers agreed not to continue the camping activities and the participants returned to their respective areas in order to maintain a safe, orderly and conducive situation.
Arman also appreciated the cooperative attitude of all parties involved in resolving the issue. He stated that synergy between the police, village government, sub-district government, site management, and the community was key to maintaining security and stability in Karanganyar Regency.
After the activities were halted, Arman stated that no further activities were taking place. “We hope this situation will provide a sense of security and comfort for the community, especially since Karanganyar is a tourist area that needs to maintain its conducive environment,” he said.
The Karanganyar Police emphasized that they will continue to prioritize deliberation, communication, and preventive measures in handling various problems in the community, so that security and order can be maintained properly.
The camping activity held by the Ahmadiyah congregation was disbanded by the police on Friday, June 5, 2026. The disbandment was due to rejection from a number of Islamic mass organizations.
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The Indonesian Ahmadiyya Congregation has filed a complaint with the Indonesian Child Protection Commission ( KPAI ) against the forced disbandment of a youth camp in the Watu Gambir Park Karangpandan area of Karangpandan Regency, Central Java, on Friday, June 5, 2026. The camp was attended by thousands of participants, including children and teenagers.
“It has been reported to the KPAI,” said the spokesperson and press secretary of the Indonesian Ahmadiyya Muslim Congregation, Yendra Budiana, to Tempo , Saturday, June 6, 2026.
He explained that the children and teenagers participating in the camp were shocked and frightened when their activities were forcibly disbanded. According to Yendra, the organizers are currently focusing on assessing and recovering the mental health of the children and teenagers affected by the forced disbandment. READ ALSOKPAI Condemns Disbandment of Ahmadiyah Camp
Police broke up the event after a protest from a group of Islamic community organizations (or mass organizations) protested. The demonstration began after Friday prayers and continued until around 9:00 PM WIB. As a result, thousands of participants were forced to stop the event and were sent home early.
The camp was originally scheduled to take place from Friday to Sunday. It would feature various activities such as sports, hiking, games, and communal Tahajjud prayers. READ ALSOThe National Police Chief was asked to reprimand the police who broke up the Ahmadiyah camp.
“Thousands of children and teenagers who were going to participate in the camping activity from Friday to Sunday were forced to go home due to pressure from a demonstration by around 100 people who called themselves the Solo Raya Muslim Brotherhood Forum (FUUI-SOYA) on the grounds that Ahmadiyah is heretical,” said Yendra.
According to him, they have held similar events in the same area several times and have never encountered any disruption. The organizers have also coordinated with the site owner. The campsite manager also handles permits and notifies relevant parties.
Meanwhile, FUUI-SOYA Secretary Abu Hambra stated that the protest was motivated by concerns about the spread of Ahmadiyah beliefs. They have submitted an official letter of objection to the relevant authorities.
In the letter, FUUI-SOYA stated its objection or rejection of the implementation of the activity and requested that it be cancelled, based on MUI Fatwa No. 11/MUNAS/VII/15/2005 which stipulates that the Ahmadiyah sect is a group outside Islam, heretical and misleading.
Based on information received from the local village government, Abu said, the event was attended by around 2,500 participants from various regions in Indonesia, using the name Humanity First. “After investigation, it turned out they were Ahmadiyah. Ultimately, FUUI-SOYA rejected it,” he said.
According to Abu, local authorities and residents received no notification that the activity was related to the Ahmadiyah . FUUI-SOYA will continue to monitor the location with the police, as all activities are scheduled to last until Sunday. “This is a request from the local community for assistance and monitoring until June 7,” he said.
Septia Ryanthie contributed to the writing of this article.
source https://www.tempo.co/hukum/jemaat-ahmadiyah-adukan-pembubaran-kemah-pemuda-ke-kpai-2253395
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