Hundreds Of Jerinx Supporters Hold A Demo, Police Disbanded

Demonstration of Jerinx SID supporters (Between Photos)

JAKARTA - Members of the Denpasar Police, along with the ranks of the TNI and Satpol PP, broke up a demonstration demanding the release of drummer for Superman Is Dead (SID) I Gede Ari Astina alias Jerinx. Jerinx is currently undergoing a further trial in the case of defamation and hate speech against the Bali IDI.

"We have to act firmly with our friends, especially when we admit that now Bali, with a good government, the Indonesian National Police are working hand in hand in disciplining the community and it is clear and has appealed to the Korlap, for now there should be no such gatherings or gangs because they are dangerous. , "said Denpasar Police Chief, Kombes Jansen Avitus Panjaitan, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, September 29.

Kapolresta emphasized that the demonstration by Jerinx supporters was not licensed. "We have spoken carefully earlier, if there is a refusal we will definitely take a firm stand because it is prohibited to gather in the COVID-19 mass," said Jansen.

The Police Chief emphasized that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was strictly forbidden to gather, including demonstrations. Hundreds of supporters of Jrx SID demanded the release of Jrx and refused to hold the trial online.

In addition, in this third action, one of the participants gave an oration and sang a song in front of the Denpasar District Prosecutor's Office. The protesters gathered around 10.30 WITa along Jalan PB Sudirman, Denpasar. Participants of the action also brought posters that read "Criticism is not a criminal", then "Semesta Raya Bersama Jrx" and a long banner that read "I am with Jrx".

At around 11.06 WITA, the crowd was dispersed by the police after being given explanations and directions regarding the dangers of spreading COVID-19.