BULUNGAN - The controversy over plasma land at Km 4, Tengkapak Village, Tanjung Selor District, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan (Kaltara) which triggered social tension, has received the attention of the police.
The head of the Bulungan Police, Kombes Rofikoh Yunanto, emphasized that his party prioritized legal steps as well as mediation approaches to prevent conflicts from spreading in the community.
According to Rofikoh, the police have received viral information in various media related to the logging of productive oil palm in an area that is claimed to be a plasma land for residents and is being cleared due to mining activities.
The situation is considered sensitive because it concerns people's livelihoods.
"We will monitor developments on the ground. Our priority is to keep the kamtibmas situation conducive and prevent conflicts between parties," said Kombes Rofikoh when confirmed, Thursday, January 29.
He explained that every issue related to land claims must be resolved through clear legal and administrative mechanisms, not with unilateral actions that can trigger social friction.
"If there is a dispute or difference in claims over land, there are legal channels and mechanisms for resolving it. We urge all parties to refrain from taking actions that complicate the situation," he explained.
Kombes Rofikoh revealed that in handling this case, the Bulungan Police will deploy the Intelligence Unit and the Criminal Investigation Unit (Reskrim) to investigate information and facts in the field.
This step was taken to ensure that the problem was fully resolved, as well as anticipate potential violations of the law that could arise in the midst of the developing polemics.
"Regarding this case, we will coordinate with the DPRD, local government, village officials, and community leaders to encourage dialogue between residents, cooperatives, and companies," said Kombes Rofikoh.
This persuasive approach is considered important considering that the land is said to have been worked on by residents since 2015 and has become the mainstay of the economy of hundreds of families.
"All parties must sit down together to find a solution, the police are present to ensure security and the process runs according to the rules," said Rofikoh.
He also reminded that acts of destruction, unilateral land acquisition, and provocation attempts could have legal implications.
"We don't want any violations of the law in this situation. Anyone who takes illegal action will certainly be dealt with according to the provisions," he said.
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