Chaotic Bobotoh At Dewa United's Home, Exco PSSI Promises Coordination And Consolidation

JAKARTA - Chaos occurred in the match of Dewa United vs Persib Bandung in the 20th week of Liga 1 2023/2024, Sunday, November 26, 2023. Supporter Maung Bandung, Bobotoh, forced his presence and entered the Indomilk Arena until there was a clash with the security forces.

Responding to the situation, Arya Sinulingga as PSSI Executive Committee (Exco) said PSSI had coordinated with Persib Bandung supporters after the incident. They will consolidate not to widen the problem.

"Last night (26/11/2023) and this morning (27/11/2023) we have coordinated with the Persib, Viking and Bomber supporters group, as well as PNSSI supporters (Presidium Nasional Indonesian Football Supporters)."

"They will consolidate and coordinate as soon as possible to Tangerang in 1-2 days. They will meet with the Tangerang and South Tangerang Police Chiefs," said Arya Sinulingga in a statement received on Monday, November 27, 2023.

"Hopefully there will be good consolidation between supporters and the police so that it doesn't spread anywhere. These anticipatory steps must be taken. We have also done it," he continued.

The riots began when hundreds of Bobotoh gathered around the Indomilk Arena, Tangerang. In fact, it was previously announced that the match between Dewa United and Persib Bandung was held without spectators.

However, given the high enthusiasm, the crowd continued to crowd in front of the Indomilk Arena. At that time there was a strong effort by police officers to prevent them from entering the stadium.

Representatives of supporters, police officers, and the organizing committee held intensive talks to find the best solution. One of the options proposed is the provision of a wide screen so that fans can watch matches from outside the stadium.

However, when the decision had not been made, the situation suddenly changed unexpectedly. A number of supporters outside the stadium lost control. They managed to push the guardrail which was closely guarded by police officers.

This action sparked riots accompanied by throwing stones, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and chairs that were previously provided for police security.

This incident then forced police officers to respond with firm action, including the use of tear gas.

Several police officers were injured and needed medical treatment as a result of the incident. Several people involved in the riots among supporters were finally arrested and secured by security officers.

For this incident, Arya Sinulingga requested that immediate coordination be carried out at the lower level, starting from the regional coordinator (corwil) in order to maintain and create a conducive situation in the supporter environment.

"The step we take as soon as possible, I ask you to do it is the coordination at the lower level as well as between Viking friends or the corwil-corwil who are below so that things like this don't happen again," Arya hoped. end.