Even Though He Apologized To The Indonesian People, The Person Who Kicked The Offerings In Semeru Became A Suspect
Head of Public Relations of the East Java Police Kombes Gatot Repli Handoko/DOK ANTARAA

SURABAYA - Despite apologizing, the man with the initials HF, the person who kicked the offerings on Mount Semeru, Lumajang, East Java, remains as a community. HF was arrested in Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY).

"The perpetrator is subject to Article 156 of the Criminal Code," said Head of Public Relations of the East Java Police, Kombes Gatot Repli Handoko, in Surabaya, Friday, January 14.

Meanwhile, Dirreskrimum Polda Jatim Kombes Kombes Totok Suharyanto, said the cellphone used belonged to the suspect. The kicker of this offering asked his friend to record it.

"After recording, the suspect shared the video to the WhatsApp (WA) group. Meanwhile, the evidence that was secured was offerings and video recordings and the suspect's cellphone," he said.

As for the suspect's motive, namely spontaneity because of the understanding and belief in question. After being brought to the East Java Police, the suspect who kicked the offerings on Mount Semeru apologized publicly.

"To the Indonesian people, whom I love, I hope that what we did in the video offend our brothers and sisters, we sincerely apologize," said the kicker of the offerings in Semeru.


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