Inaugurating The Counter-Terrorism Museum In Bogor, BNPT: Increase Indonesian Love

The National Museum for Counter-Terrorism Adhi Pradana in the BNPT Office area, Bogor Regency, West Java, Tuesday (16/7/2024). (ANTARA/M Fikri Setiawan)

JAKARTA - The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) inaugurated the National Museum for Countering Terrorism Adhi Pradana on its 14th anniversary in the BNPT Office area, Bogor Regency, West Java, Tuesday, July 16.

This museum was inaugurated by the Head of BNPT Komjen Pol Mohammed Rycko Amelza Dahniel, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto, and Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian.

Rycko revealed that this museum is an educational medium for the entire community regarding the efforts of the Indonesian state to fight terrorism in maintaining the integrity of the nation.

This museum is dedicated as a means of educational tourism to continue to increase love for the homeland and awareness of the dangers of terrorism. This museum is also a symbol of the importance of international cooperation in dealing with the threat of terrorism with the principle of whole government and whole society approach," said Ryco, Tuesday, July 16, quoted by Antara.

According to him, the existence of this museum is to respect the victims of acts of terrorism that have occurred in Indonesia. Thus, it is expected to increase public awareness in realizing national preparedness.

In this museum, visitors can watch various collections of objects, information, and handling strategies, as well as the struggle of all parties in law enforcement of criminal acts of terrorism in Indonesia.

Through this museum, visitors can learn the history, dangers, threats of terrorism, and the modus operandi of the perpetrators.

He explained that the content displayed in this museum can enrich understanding and experience related to terrorism events that have occurred in the past. Then, it also displays the efforts of the Indonesian state to fight acts of terrorism.

This museum has a contemporary concept of combining traditional and modern integrations that can provide a more effective educational experience that facilitates the delivery of complex and detailed information through visualization and simulation.

Rycko explained that the National Museum for Countering Terrorism Adhi Pradana is a BNPT heritage for the wider community, especially future generations, as a museum that has educational value.