Case Of Ciracas Police Attack, Polda: Military Personnel Questions Then Shoot Residents With Airsoft Guns

JAKARTA - A civilian who was a victim of abuse during the attack and vandalism of the Ciracas Police, East Jakarta was questioned by TNI personnel.

They forced the civilian to explain his profession. Until finally beaten for no reason.

"First, you were asked, 'Are you a police officer?', I was asked three times before he was beaten," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Yusri Yunus to reporters, Tuesday, September 1.

In fact, a civilian who was an employee of one of the media companies was shot using an airsoft gun. The shot almost hit his face.

"The ANTV one used an airsoft gun and was beaten. It hit the ear," said Yusri.

Meanwhile, two police officers who were also victims are still undergoing treatment at the Central Army Hospital (RSPAD). They are Bripka Tukin and Bripda Bernandus Dimas.

"Bripka Tukin had severe bruises on his right face. Meanwhile, Bripda Bernardus had torn wounds on his face, bruises all over his face, seven stitches behind his left ear and a sharp stab wound on the back of his right thigh," said Yusri.

Previously, the Chief of Army Staff (KSAD), General TNI Andika Perkasa, confirmed that he would fire 31 army soldiers who were involved in the destruction of the Ciracas Police, East Jakarta. The dismissal is an additional sanction after a criminal sentence.

"So far, from the results of the examination, all those examined have met the articles in the Military Criminal Code to be given additional punishment in the form of dismissal from military service," Andika told reporters, Sunday, August 30.

Dozens of TNI soldiers are suspected of being involved in the attack and vandalism of the Ciracas Police, East Jakarta. Some of them have even confessed their actions.

The action of vandalizing the Ciracas Police, East Jakarta, was said to have been triggered by Prada MI's confession. He admitted to his colleagues that he had been beaten by a number of people. The news was also spread through the Whatsapp short message application group.

The destruction of the Ciracas Police, East Jakarta, took place on Saturday, August 29, in the early hours of the morning. The damage was said to have been carried out by hundreds of unknown people.

The action caused the Police building and several facilities to be damaged. Three members were injured.