National Police Chief Sigit Rank 2 Members Who Died During The Death Tragedy Malang

A number of supporters put up banners in the act of concern about the Kanjuruhan Stadium Tragedy in front of the Office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora), Jakarta, Sunday (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo gave awards to two members of the Bhayangkara Corps who died in the deadly tragedy at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java. They received extraordinary promotions. "The National Police Chief has given rewards to members of the National Police who died in carrying out their duties," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo to reporters in Malang, East Java, Monday, October 3. The two police officers are Brigadier Fajar Yoyok Pujiono who is a member of the Dongko Police, Trenggalek and Brigadier Andik Purwanto, a member of the Sumbergempol Police, Tulungagung. The two-star general also said that the two police officers had been promoted to a higher level. Then, as a tribute to the two bodies of the victims, they have also been permanently buried. The funeral process was carried out on Sunday, October 2, yesterday. "Yesterday the two members of the National Police were buried officially," said Dedi. The deadly tragedy occurred after the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya with a final score of 2-3 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, East Java, Saturday, October 1 night. The defeat caused a number of supporters to drop and enter the field area. Then, the situation worsened after they were thrown away by a number of "flares", including other objects. Joint security officers from the police and the TNI tried to dispel the supporters. Then take preventive measures by diverting the fans from entering the field and chasing players. In the process, the officers finally fired tear gas. More than a hundred lives were lost due to the tragedy at the Malang Kanjuruhan Stadium. The National Police recorded a temporary death toll of 455 people. The number consists of 125 people who were declared dead. Then, 21 suffered serious injuries and 304 minor injuries. In this case, Malang Police Chief AKBP Ferli Hidayat including nine Brimob members was transferred. In fact, there are 28 members of the National Police who are also suspected of violating the code of ethics. Currently, further investigation is being carried out.