Demo Rejects Rempang Area At BP Batam Ricuh, Residents Of Batu, Kayu And Molotov

Demonstrations in front of the chaotic BP Batam (ANTARA/Yude) office

The demonstration of residents who rejected the development of the Rempang Area in front of the Batam Concession Agency (BP) office was chaotic, Monday, September 11, 2023. The residents, who initially took action peacefully, suddenly rioted by destroying the fence. Not only that, stone, wood, and Molotov cocktails were thrown by residents at the Batam BP office yard. "Gas puas dan water canon juga sudah ditembakan ke arah kerumunan aksi unjuk rasa oleh petugas," demikian laporan ANTARA di Batam, Senin, 11 September. From observations, several officers and employees of BP Batam were injured as a result of being hit by stones.

Until now, the situation on the ground is still not conducive. Joint officers on guard at this time are still trying to block residents who have entered the Batam BP office yard.