6 Injured In The Jayawijaya Regent's Congregation Of Gratitude, Which Was Starting With The Arrival Of Drunk People

PAPUA - Jayawijaya Resort Police (Polres) said the riots at the Jayawijaya Regent and Deputy Regent's celebration began with the arrival of a group of people suspected of being influenced by alcohol (alcohol) or getting drunk.

"Suddenly there was a throwing of stones and wood from the direction of the stone burning area in the middle of the stage until there was an action against each other," said Jayawijaya Police Chief AKBP Heri Wibowo, who was contacted from Jayapura on Sunday, March 16, as reported by Antara.

To prevent further chaos, the Jayawijaya Police, assisted by Brimob, blocked the clashing masses, but they returned to attack the officers.

The crowd is also increasing and brutal. They carried out arson and destruction of vehicles in the vicinity of the incident.

The riots could only be suppressed after assistance from the TNI. To anticipate further action, patrols and insulations were carried out in a number of areas to anticipate the entry of the masses into the city.

The Jayawijaya Regent and Deputy Regent's thanksgiving event was held at the Kama football field, Jalan JB Wenas Wamena on Saturday, March 15. As a result of the riots that occurred, six people were reported injured, seven cars were damaged, including a truck belonging to the Jayawijaya Police being burned.