The Jakmania Convoy Is In The Spotlight, Menpora: When Violating, The National Police Conducts Law Enforcement

Menpora Zainudin Amali handed over the 2021 Menpora Cup champion trophy to Persija (DOK Kemenpora)

JAKARTA - The Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali together with the Indonesian Football Association, Police, and the COVID-19 Task Force held an evaluation of the Menpora Cup 2021 pre-season tournament.

Minister Amali said the incident that occurred after the Menpora Cup 2021 pre-season tournament was closed, namely, the fanfare of supporters both in Jakarta and Bandung is now being handled by the police.

"It is being investigated, if elements that contain legal violations are found, the National Police Headquarters will certainly enforce the law", said the Minister in a press conference at The Ministry of Youth and Sports media center, Tuesday, April 27.

Meanwhile, the Assistant for Operations for the National Police Chief, Inspector General Imam Sugianto, said that the Menpora Cup 2021 was held successfully. The indicators from the implementation and safety evaluation as well as the evaluation of the enforcement of health protocols are considered quite good.

"This could be the point of organizing the next event", said Imam.

However, he regretted that the Menpora Cup 2021 was successfully injured by supporters. Jakmania carried out a convoy to create a crowd at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, Sunday, April 25 evening.

"Two thousand Jakmanians, according to Jakarta Metro Police were invited through Facebook and Instagram", said Imam.

"An incident at HI is being investigated when it supports the violation of health protocols, the National Police will be firm in taking measured action in the next process", said Imam.

Likewise, regarding the overflow of disappointment from Persib supporters in Bandung. The car with the Jakarta police number or plate B was targeted by supporters.

"We regret that Bobotoh deliberately carried out damage and sweeping of vehicles coming from Jakarta. Please, this is really our shame", he said.

Regarding the Jakmania convoy at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, Imam continued, questioned 65 people. There were 1 women who were secured, 12 children and the rest were adults.

In the morning, 26 people were sent home, and currently the Regional Police are investigating whether anyone moved them or not.

Meanwhile in Bandung, 8 Persib supporters were secured. They were questioned at the West Java Police.

"It is our responsibility to provide education and understanding to supporters so that they can really maintain the behavior of the group in the midst of a pandemic situation which is currently struggling to control it. Hopefully from the results of the evaluation we can hold the event even better", said Imam.