Rizieq's Billboard Was Removed By TNI Troops, DPR Commission I: It Could Be Because Of Violating The Rules

Billboards removed by members of the TNI (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission I DPR Abdul Kadir Karding said the removal of Rizieq Shihab's billboards was carried out in the context of rule enforcement. TNI members are believed to have been ordered to remove billboards that were installed without permission.

This was conveyed by Karding in response to the statement made by the Pangdam Jaya TNI Maj. Gen. Dudung Abdurachman, who claimed to have ordered his soldiers to remove the banner of FPI Grand Imam Rizieq Shihab.

"Of course, the Pangdam had thought about removing billboards that it was certainly in the context of the regulatory framework. Because it could be that the installation of billboards by people or teams or groups supporting Habib Rizieq is suspected of violating the rules," Karding said when contacted by VOI, Friday, November 20.

"So if the Pangdam does that, in my opinion there must be a basis for his views or thoughts by him," he added.

This PKB politician assessed that Rizieq's orations and activities so far often invite hatred and lead to provocation.

Therefore, according to Karding, it is normal for the Pangdam to think that this will disrupt national defense and security, "including dividing community groups. It will have an effect on the stability of our security," he said.

Even so, he warned not to take any repressive actions in this regard. Things that can be resolved through communication channels should be resolved properly, but with regard to legal cases, of course, must be resolved with the existing mechanisms.

In addition, Karding asked all parties to refrain from doing provocation, including Rizieq. "Be a good citizen. Be a good preacher or preacher. After all, the Apostle is accused in loving ways so that the people will be more interested in following us if in gentle, compassionate, good ways," he said.

As previously reported, Regional Commander of the Jaya Military Command (Pangdam Jaya) Maj. Gen. TNI Dudung Abdurachman said the removal of the banner of the High Priest of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab was his order. This responds to the viral video of a number of people wearing stripes of removing Rizieq's banner.

"There is a striped shirt lowering Habib Rizieq's billboard, that's my order," said Dudung after carrying out the disaster preparedness rally and regional elections at Monas, Central Jakarta, Friday, October 20.

This order was issued following a banner depicting Rizieq which had been removed by the Satpol PP but was soon installed again. Moreover, every community who wants to install billboards should obey the applicable rules, including the location for installation and must pay taxes.

"Anyone in this Republic, this is a state of law. Must obey the law. If you put billboards there are clear rules, there are tax payments, and the place is determined. Don't go around as if he is the right one. There is no such thing," he said.

He further said that he had also given orders to clean up similar billboards. Especially the billboards that invite people to make a revolution. "I will clean everything," he said.

"There are no billboards inviting revolution and all kinds. I warn and I will not hesitate to take firm action, do not try to disturb unity and integrity, do not feel like representing Muslims," he added.

In addition, Dudung assesses that FPI is currently doing whatever it wants to. So he said this mass organization should be dissolved.

"If necessary, FPI just dissolve it. Just dissolve it. If you try it with the TNI, come on. Now, how come they are making their own arrangements," he said.