Residents Who Were Hit By A Rekoset Of Shots When Clashes Between Groups In Larantuka Were Treated At The Hospital

East Flores Police Vehicles were thrown by rioting masses in Larantuka, Monday (05/08/2024) night. BETWEEN/Ho-Humas East Flores Police

East Flores Police, East Nusa Tenggara Police, stated that a resident in Larantuka who was hit by a rubber bullet rekoset had been treated at Larantuka Hospital for further medical treatment. “ The victim was hit by a rubber bullet strike after members fired warning shots when they were about to disperse the masses between the warring groups,” said East Flores Police Chief AKBP I Nyoman Putra Sandita when contacted from Kupang, Antara, Tuesday, August 6. This was conveyed in connection with a dispute between groups of residents on Monday, August 5 evening, after the announcement of the winner of the East Flores League I football match in Larantuka. The police chief said that warning shots had to be carried out by East Flores resort police personnel after being advised to disperse. Ironically, the police were stoned. The mob who clashed fought against the police by throwing stones at officers and hitting the head of one of the East Flores Police on behalf of Bripda M. “ As a result of the throwing he was injured in the head and sewed five stitches, ” he said, while saying his party had also fired tear gas. Currently, conditions are conducive again, and the police are investigating the cause of the initial clashes between residents. The Head of Public Relations of the NTT Police, Kombes Ariasandy, was contacted separately, urging the people in Larantuka City, the capital of East Flores to refrain from the incident. "People should refrain from committing anarchic acts that are against the law should not be provoked by those who want to worsen the security and security situation," he said.

He said that the clashes on Monday night between groups caused material and physical losses both from the community and the authorities. The police, he said, are currently investigating the case. Anyone is proven to have violated the law, of course, it will be processed in accordance with applicable regulations.