Street Busker Hits Head Of Satpol PP Member Using Guitar, Leaks 6 Jahitan

Members of the Satpol PP who were beaten by buskers in East Jakarta/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - A member of the Satpol PP with the initials W became a victim of persecution when carrying out control at the Taman Viadict Red Light intersection, Jalan Bekasi Timur Raya, near Kodim Lama, opposite Jatinegara Train Station, East Jakarta.

East Jakarta Satpol PP Head Budhy Novian said the incident occurred when officers after carrying out operations and supervision from the Mulia Cafe in the Kebon Nanas area, East Jakarta. Officers intend to return to the office through the Viadict park.

"When the red light stopped, the officers saw a busker approaching. Then when the officers came down they wanted to reach, but the two buskers ran," Budhy said when confirmed by VOI, Friday, April 14.

Furthermore, the Satpol PP officers approached the crowd of young people who were gathering about 4 people. The victim reprimanded the youths, but suddenly the busker who had fled returned to the officers while swinging the guitar at the victim W's face until he was injured.

"The perpetrator was arrested and handed over to the East Jakarta Police. Currently, the perpetrator has been detained by the East Jakarta Police," he said.

As a result of the incident, the victim was treated at the Jatinegara Health Center for treatment. The victim received 6 stitches from his wounds.

"Currently, Satpol PP members with the initials W are still resting at their homes. Satpol PP has made a report to the East Jakarta Police," he concluded.