The National Police Denies Accusations Of Military Approaches In Papua

Head of Public Relations Division Inspector General Pol Argo Yuwono (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Head of the Public Relations Division, Inspector General Pol Argo Yuwono, denied that there was a partial assessment of the TNI and Polri to prioritize a militaristic approach in handling various problems in the Papua and West Papua regions, including the handling of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB).

"No military approach has been taken. What is being done now is more about law enforcement. The police are being put forward, TNI colleagues are helping," said Inspector General Argo as quoted by Antara, Saturday, November 28.

In a joint press conference with the Head of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Headquarters, Maj. Gen. Achmad Riad on the sidelines of a visit by TNI Commander Marshal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto in Timika, the Head of Public Relations confirmed that the authorities did not necessarily take repressive actions in enforcing the law against the KKB which had been carrying out acts of shooting terror in a number of areas in Indonesia. Papua.

"Before law enforcement is carried out, there are preventive steps being taken, starting from dialogue, communication and others. We are together to protect the public from getting intervention from other groups whose views do not agree with the presence of the TNI and Polri. -the middle of society, "he said again.

The presence of the TNI and Polri apparatus in the Papuan community, he said, is precisely to help promote the improvement of the welfare of the community itself.

"Of course, those who commit criminal acts and commit acts that are not allowed by law will enforce the law," said Inspector General Argo.

In every problem that occurs in the Papua region, he said, communication efforts between the apparatus and the community must be prioritized.

"There is no need to be shy or afraid or hesitant to convey what the community wants. So, don't shut yourself down. Tell the people what they want so that they can meet the rhythm," said Inspector General Argo.