Police Says Case Of Juvenile Persecution By Ex-PDIP Cadres Continues
JAKARTA - The police have confirmed that the case of juvenile molestation in Medan by the former Cakra Buana PDI cadre, Halpian Sembiring Meliala (45), continues. Although Halpian as a suspect in the persecution was not detained because the threat was under 5 years in prison.
"This case continues. Investigators have named him a suspect and the case will not stop because the suspect is not in custody," said Head of Public Relations of the North Sumatran Police Kombes Hadi Wahyudi to reporters, Sunday, December 26. Hadi explained that Halpian will be subject to mandatory reporting and must visit the police station once a week. .
It is known, this abuse case began with a viral video showing Halpian hitting and kicking a teenager. Halpian first hit the teenager's motorbike with his car. Later, the teenager's family made a report. The police who carried out the investigation made Halpian a suspect and arrested him. The police then explained Halpian's motive for beating him. In this case, the suspect was charged with Article 80 paragraph 1 juncto 76 c of RI Law No. 35 of 2014 with a minimum penalty of 3 years 6 months and a maximum fine of IDR 72 million. North Sumatra PDIP has taken action by firing Halpian from his position in the PDIP Cakra Buana Task Force. "We do not tolerate actions or actions that do not reflect as a PDI-P cadre," said North Sumatra PDIP Chairman Rapidin Simbolon, Saturday, December 25. Rapidin has ordered the Task Force not to be arrogant and must uphold the values of Pancasila. "Therefore, after hearing this viral news, the PDI-P DPD did not hesitate to take the decision to dismiss Mr. Halpian Sembiring Meliala as Deputy Commander of the Task Force, because his actions did not reflect his position as a member of the Task Force. PDI-P and the Task Force that upholds the values of Pancasila," said Rapidin.