Kompass online quoted Luhut as saying that the terrorist group in Poso is being targeted by police.
No arrests have been made in relation to the recent bombing in Bangkok. According to some speculation, the Islamic State (IS) was behind the attack, and in Indonesia, the IS movement is allegedly supported by the MIT.
“We are currently pursuing [MIT]. I have received reports about their movements," said Luhut, with his reports having come from the National Police chief Comr. Gen. Badrodin Haiti.
Up to 140 Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers from Kelapa Dua in Depok have been flown to Poso to assist with the operation.
The terrorist group is said to have 30 to 40 members.
"If we don't act, they can mobilize more power from various places, including weapons," said Badrodin.