Govt assures public of stable security ahead of 81st Independence DayRelated news: SBY to miss the 81st Independence Day events for medical check upJakarta (ANTARA) - Head of the Indonesian Government Communications Office (Bakom) Muhammad Qodari assured the public that national security remains strictly under control ahead of the country's 81st Independence Day commemorations.Speaking here on Monday (August 10), he emphasized that the government and security forces are continuously taking preemptive measures to ensure that all national events proceed safely, peacefully, and in an orderly manner.He clarified that the implementation of security protocols in public spaces is a standard part of routine risk management. These measures, he noted, are designed to protect the public rather than indicate an escalated security threat.Furthermore, Qodari encouraged the public to welcome Indonesia's 81st Independence Day with a spirit of unity and mutual cooperation, describing it as a foundational step toward realizing a sovereign, just, and prosperous nation. "Let us use the momentum of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day as an opportunity to strengthen our patriotism and collective optimism in building a more advanced nation," he said.He also called on citizens to remain calm and exercise discernment when consuming information regarding events during this commemorative month, particularly on online platforms. He suspected the videos were deliberately uploaded to mislead the public with false information. Investigators have also seized 10 social media accounts as evidence," the regional police’s Director of General Criminal Investigation Senior Commissioner Iman Imanuddin stated on Friday (August 7).