Bring Sharp Weapons When Rejecting The Increase Of Fuel At The Mataram DPRD, Initials I Was Threatened With 10 Years In Prison

Mataram Police Chief Kombes Mustofa (central) accompanied by the Head of Satreskrim Kompol Kadek Adi (right) and Head of Public Relations Iptu Siswoyo (left)/via ANTARA

MATARAM - A student with the initials I who became a suspect for carrying a sharp weapon of the type of firecracker during a demonstration rejected the increase in fuel prices (BBM) in front of the NTB DPRD Building, which was threatened with 10 years in prison. The Head of the Mataram Police, Kombes Mustofa, said that the threat of punishment was in accordance with the results of the case title which stated that I's actions were indicated to meet the criminal charges regulated in Article 2 paragraph 1 of the Emergency Law Number 12/1951 concerning the Ownership of Sharp Weapons. "So, we are processing the person concerned according to the rules of the Emergency Law regarding the possession of sharp weapons. According to criminal regulations, he is now threatened with 10 years in prison," said Mustofa in Mataram, quoted from Antara, Monday, September 19. Regarding the determination of status I as a suspect in possession of sharp weapons, Mustofa assured that his party had carried out the legal process according to procedures. His party handled this case by prioritizing a wise and wise attitude. "Of course, we handle this case wisely and wisely. We must put forward the future of a child of the nation," he said. Furthermore, suspect I has admitted to the possession of the sharp weapon. He has also conveyed his motivation to carry sharp weapons during the demonstration. "He said it was a habit in the village just in case," said Mustofa, imitating I's confession who was also present at a press conference at the Mataram Police. With this case, Mustofa reminded the public about the rules for conveying aspirations in public places. He hopes that the community will prioritize a polite attitude, without disturbing or threatening the safety of the soul of themselves or others. "You don't have to bring a knife (sharp weapon) or anything that can harm other people and yourself. If it's like this, the person who loses, the person concerned (suspect I) for carrying (sharp weapons)," he said.