'I Am Nervous Every Day, Especially In This Weather Condition', Fear Is Rewarded With The Actions Of Illegal Miners

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

SEMARANG - Governor Ganjar Pranowo and Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi agreed to form a Puser Bumi Task Force team tasked with controlling illegal miners there.

This was conveyed by Ganjar after giving directions at the FGD event "Realizing Good Mining Practice", in Building B, 5th floor, Central Java Provincial Government Office, Thursday, December 16.

Ganjar explained that this team was born from the public's anxiety that he received every day through various reporting channels. Ganjar admits that he worries about excavation C every day under current weather conditions.

"I am nervous almost every day being reminded that the weather conditions are like this. If then those who mine, especially illegally, do not comply with good mining procedures, then the disaster is just a matter of waiting," said Ganjar.

Ganjar said the threat could not be denied by anyone. Because the victims are not only lives, but environmental damage and even the story of the loss of springs. Illegal mining is not only dangerous but also has no benefits.

"If the people can't get anything, what else will the roads be, piye? People almost every day enter my cell phone is angry. Social friction occurs," said Ganjar.

With the formation of the Puser Bumi Task Force team, Ganjar hopes that the miners will be more orderly in their activities. Moreover, the discussion activities did not only involve the police, but also representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, namely the Director General of Mineral and Coal.

"If we can socialize next week on Monday, then we will meet. One mine is correct, transports it right, it is used for the right project," he said.

Moreover, Ganjar explained that at least 71 million cubic meters of mining products are needed to be used by the National Strategic Project (PSN). Currently, only 21 million have been fulfilled.

"This is a lack of much. We ask the provincial ESDM to map out the locations where the deposits are located. So as not to damage," he said.

Ganjar has also asked the ESDM Office to calculate the detailed spatial plan or RDTR. Ganjar said this RDTR is important so that mining can be carried out according to regulations. Ganjar also asked that BPN be involved.

"Well, our miners ask for those who have a heart, don't be careless like that, you know and some have already admitted that many have received it, while exploration has also exploited it. Now, we collect their confessional confessions today so that we can fix it, hopefully next week we can fix it, okay?" he said.

Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi said the Puser Bumi Task Force was executed by the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimsus) of the Central Java Police and the Central Java Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Office.

"We will use all existing stakeholders from the licensing process to law enforcement in the Central Java region. The principle is not to allow this (mining) principle to be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations without disturbing national development activities," said Luthfi.