By Abu Hanifah
JAKARTA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's anti-terror squad of Special Detachment 88 ( Densus 88) have intensified operations against militants linked with Bahrun Naim, an Indonesian fighter now staying in Syria who has close connection with senior Islamic State (IS) figures.
The operations were conducted in the wake of massive demonstrations by Muslim hardliner groups to protest blasphemous comments against the Koran made by governor of Jakarta.
Militants are expected to launch more attacks during the demonstrations, which may continue for a few weeks more.
The latest arrest was made on Wednesday against 23-year-old Rio Priatna Wibawa at his residence in the city of Majalengka, West Java province. Some chemical substances for making explosives were also confiscated.
National Police headquarters Spokesperson Boy Rafli Amar said Rio is tied with Bahrun Naim, the IS fighter who masterminded several terror attacks in Indonesia this year.
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