Indonesian police on high alert after Bali attacks

Indonesian police are on high alert in Jakarta following yesterday's series of bomb attacks on the holiday island of Bali day…

Indonesian police are on high alert in Jakarta following yesterday's series of bomb attacks on the holiday island of Bali day which left 26 people dead and wounded 122 others.

Jakarta police spokesman, I Ketut Untung Yoga Ana, said 18,000 police were now on standby to guard pivotal points such as embassies and other public places.

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