Kohod Villager Confirms His Village Head Gives Directions To Drivers For Fences In The Tangerang Sea

TANGERANG A video circulated showing the village head (Kades) of Kohod, Arsin, allegedly giving directions to a number of builders to install bamboo fences in the Sea area of Tangerang Regency.

In the video, the Kohod village head is seen wearing batik clothes and black caps while talking to several busy builders with bamboo preparations.

A resident of Kohod Village, Haerudin, confirmed the incident even though he could not remember exactly when the incident took place. Haerudin also showed evidence in the form of heavy equipment used for work at the location.

"That's right, see (the evidence) there are excavators," said Haerudin when met in Kohod Village, Pakuhaji, Tangerang Regency, Tuesday, January 28.

Haerudin denied claims that the bamboo fence was installed to make it easier for fishermen to find fish. He emphasized that the existence of the fence was actually detrimental to local fishermen.

"That's a lie, it's a hoax. Because the one who made the clarification (was an individual) of the village staff. He never went to the sea at all," he said.

He also asked residents who support the installation of the fence to provide clarification directly in front of the community and show valid evidence.

"If someone says it helps fishermen, just clarify. Call the residents, call those who have a letter. There is no hoax here, because we speak as it is," said Haerudin.

Meanwhile, the Head of Kohod Village, Arsin, denied the allegation that he gave directions to the builders to install fences in the sea. He admitted that his presence at the location was only to follow up on reports from RT/RW who complained about the installation of fences in the area.

"I directly deny that. How do I want to direct, my people don't even know (the builders). I went there because there was a report from my RT/RW who said there was a fence," said Arsin, Monday, January 20.

According to Arsin, when he arrived at the location, the party that installed the fence claimed the land belonged to them and showed ownership documents from the National Land Agency (BPN).

"As soon as I got there, they said it belonged to those affected by abrasion. They showed BPN documents. So I said, 'If this is your land, show the boundaries,' and they show it. They also already have a measuring image from BPN so it's not wrong," he explained.

Arsin added that he only asked local residents to work together and keep the situation conducive in the area.