Support Police Calling Habib Bahar, NasDem Legislator: Can't Be Indiscriminate

Bahar Smith (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives Ahmad Ali supports the West Java (Jabar) Regional Police, summoning Habib Bahar bin Smith regarding allegations of hate speech. According to him, the West Java Regional Police who represent the state must be aware of taking action for citizens suspected of violating the law.

The chairman of the NasDem faction reminded Habib Bahar that this is not the first time he has been involved in a legal case. So the previous handling of the Bahar case should be used as a lesson.

"Well, the issue of Habib Bahar, I don't think this is the first time. This is a recidivist who has been twice, which we have learned from these experiences," said Ali to reporters, Friday, December 31. the law should not be indiscriminate and no party should feel superior to the law.

"For me, the West Java Regional Police, when meeting the elements, please take action, anyone in the Republic of Indonesia. There is no need to be indiscriminate, no one has a higher position, a higher status than the law itself," said Ali. North Sulawesi stressed that law enforcement is not carried out based on opinion. Therefore, said Ali, the police should not hesitate if they have strong evidence.

"Law enforcement can't be based on opinions, but evidence. Don't take social media into account. The police don't need to be afraid if they have enough evidence," concluded the NasDem deputy head. Jabar sowan and hugged Bahar. The West Java Regional Police have explained that their purpose in visiting Bahar is to submit an Investigation Commencement Order (SPDP).