The incident of alleged police officers beating by the Gorontalo Satpol PP at a nightclub sparked a polemic.
In the midst of accusations of using electric shock equipment, the Gorontalo City Government finally opened its voice and denied the involvement of its members in excessive violence.
The attorney for the Gorontalo City Government, Ardi Wiranata Arsyad, explained that the incident occurred when Satpol PP personnel were carrying out routine raids in the context of enforcing Regional Regulations (Perda) on the prevention of immorality.
"When they visited one of the entertainment venues, officers wanted to secure alcoholic beverages and a number of karaoke guide women," said Ardi in Gorontalo, Antara, Friday, July 11.
During the raid, there was a debate between Satpol PP officers and a man who was later identified as a member of the National Police. The police officer is said to be the son of the owner of the entertainment venue who was raided.
The incident then led to allegations of beatings by members of the Satpol PP against these police officers, and the case has now been reported to the Gorontalo City Police.
However, Ardi stressed, it is important to thoroughly explore the background of the incident. He questioned whether the alleged abuse occurred in response to resistance to control, or that there were other factors that had not been revealed.
"We are not closing our eyes. If there is indeed a violation, the legal process must continue. However, we also ask that there should be no countermeasures that actually harm the institution or damage state facilities," he said.
Ardi also highlighted the alleged repressive actions against the Gorontalo City Satpol PP office after the incident, which he said should be addressed proportionally.
Regarding allegations of using electric shock equipment by Satpol PP officers during the incident, Ardi firmly denied it.
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"We make sure that Gorontalo City Satpol PP personnel have never been equipped, let alone use electric shocks in every control activity," he said.
He added that the Gorontalo City Government fully handed over the investigation process to the police.
"We are open and respect the legal process. Whatever the outcome, we will accept it," he added.
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