JAKARTA - Commission X of the DPR RI asked the government to immediately fulfill the rights of victims of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy. The rights of victims are related to insurance as has been regulated in the national sports law.

"The right of the audience, the fans, everything is arranged because they have already paid for the ticket," said Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the DPR, Abdul Fikri Faqih, Tuesday, October 11.

In fact, continued Fikri, the Sports Law has detailed the amount of compensation for the deceased and the cost of treatment for the injured. As for Sunday, October 9, as many as 714 people became victims after the Arema FC vs Persebaya match in Surabaya on Saturday, October 1 night. Hundreds of victims consisted of 131 people died, 583 were injured, and 33 people are still undergoing treatment at the hospital.

"So how can the deceased get compensation, while for the sick, how can they get optimal treatment guarantees," said the PKS legislator.

Fikri also urged the government to immediately investigate the tragedy of Kanjuruhan. In particular, the cause and who should be responsible for the tragedy.

Trage in Kanjuruhan is a very tragic tragedy, worse than the events at Liverpool, England that claimed 90 victims. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate as soon as possible," he said again.

With this incident, the chairman of Commission X of the DPR RI said that his party would also invite PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB), PSSI, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) to discuss the tragedy that occurred on October 1 last. Although, he said, the DPR is currently undergoing a recess.

"Hopefully in the next few days, Commission X can present all relevant stakeholders to help resolve the problem. Then, decide how the recovery process will take place, and how to improve in the future," concluded Abdul Fikri Faqih.


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