Djakarta Warehouse Project Issues Apology & Investigation Amid Claims of Excessive Policing

A 3-day event meant to unwind and be free gone sour! One of South East Asia’s largest electronic dance music festivals, Djakarta Warehouse Project, is facing the heat due to excessive policing. This comes amid reports of intense safety and security measures amid its recent event. Patrons of the festival in Indonesia had taken to social media earlier sharing alleged aggressive rendezvous with local law enforcement authorities.

The allegations range from extortion to intense security checks, and verbal threats to the usage of excessive force. Even VIP attendees were not spared and were forced to abide by the implementation of rough measures. Several attendees expressed alarm and displeasure subject to the actions of certain officials. These actions seem to have eclipsed the actual purpose of the festive event, which was intended to be a memorial.

The organizers have circulated a public apology with a promise to address these concerns. It commits to investigating these allegations involving the local police. The organizers also assured us they would address the broader concerns about the overall festival security. Attendees are advised to report any incidents directly to festival organizers or the local authorities. They have in turn pledged to declare the findings of the investigation to the general public. These updates would also include any additional measures to be implemented for future festivals.

For now, attendees are still reeling under the nightmare of the dictatorial atmosphere created by the presence of an alleged count of 450 personnel.