The North Maluku Police Chief Withdraws The West Halmahera Regent's Aide Who Hits Residents

North Maluku Police Chief Inspector General Midi Siswoko accompanied by Deputy Chief of Police Brigadier General Samudi/ANTARA

JAKARTA - North Maluku Police Chief (Malut) Inspector General Midi Siswoko withdrew West Halmahera (Halbar) Regent Police Brigadier Charles Aniky who beat one of the residents for questioning.

"The person concerned has been withdrawn to the Regional Police Headquarters for questioning," said the North Maluku Police Chief, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, July 1.

According to the North Maluku Police Chief, if the members are found guilty, the law will be processed according to applicable regulations.

"The position of the case is like what, so Propam is still being investigated, including witnesses," said the two-star general.

Previously, on June 24, an aide from the Halbar Regent, James Uang, beat a resident in the area named Hardi.

The beating took place when the public held a hearing with Regent James Uang in the hall of the Halbar Regent's Office regarding the scarcity of fuel oil (BBM) in the district.

Then a resident named Hardi, expressed his aspirations in front of the Halbar Regent in a number of OPDs within the Halbar Regency Government regarding the scarcity of fuel

However, there were protests between residents and the Regent of Halbar, which led to a blow by an aide to the regent.

The action was successfully dispersed by representatives of residents and members of the TNI who were present during the hearing.