Members Of The House Of Representatives Ask The Police To Check The Management Of Taman Safari In The Aftermath Of The Exploitation Case Of Players

JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the DPR Abdullah highlighted the cases of exploitation and violence experienced by former ORiental Circuit Indonesia (OCI) performers. He asked the police to examine Taman Safari Indonesia, which is their place of appearance.

Abdullah was concerned about the sad story told by a number of former OCI circus players when he complained to the office of the Ministry of Human Rights, Jakarta, Tuesday, April 15.

In front of the Deputy Minister of Human Rights, Mugiyanto, they told about the exploitation and violence experienced.

They admitted that they were chains, forced to eat elephant droppings, forced to work even though they were pregnant, separated from newborns, even the circuses employed minors. Abdullah emphasized that the perpetrators of these crimes must be prosecuted.

"The crime should not be tolerated. There should be no exploitation and violence against workers. It is clearly against the law," Abdullah said, Wednesday, April 16.

He asked the police to investigate the alleged exploitation and physical violence case. According to Abdullah, the National Police Headquarters could examine Taman Safari Indonesia, which is where the circus players appear.

Abdullah also assessed that the examination of the management of Taman Safari Indonesia needed to be carried out so that it was known what the case was like. Safari Park must also openly and honestly convey their statements.

"Don't cover up anything. Safari Park must be open so that the case becomes clearer. Moreover, the violence has been going on for years. This should not be allowed," he said.

Apart from Taman Safari, Abdullah continued, the police can also examine related parties involved in managing circuses and also former circus players who claim to be victims of violence and exploitation.

Abdullah asked the police to seriously investigate the case. Because he said, previously the police had handled the case but it was stopped.

"This time, the police must investigate it thoroughly. The police must clearly uncover the case. The investigation process must be carried out in a professional and transparent manner," Abdullah said.

Abdullah emphasized that those who were proven to have committed violence and exploitation must be criminally charged and sentenced to severe punishment.

"They must be held accountable for their actions," he concluded.