The Role Of Five Perpetrators Of The Destruction-Fire Of Police Cars In Depok

5 perpetrators of burning the Depok Metro Police official car in the Harjamukti area, Cimanggis, Friday morning. (Rizky A-VOI/HO-Polda Metro Jaya)

The five perpetrators of vandalism and burning the official car belonging to the Depok Metro Police that occurred in the Harjamukti area, Cimanggis, have been arrested. From the results of the preliminary examination, they have different roles, ranging from closing portals to burning.

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi said the five perpetrators had the initials ASR, LA, and LS. They were arrested on Monday, April 21, early this morning. Meanwhile, the other two perpetrators, namely RS and GR alias AR, were arrested the day before.

The hospital played a role in closing the portal with the intention of obstructing the police officers who brought TS as chairman of a community organization (ormas) suspected of being involved in cases of abuse and possession of illegal firearms.

"The hospital also played a role in hitting officers An Aipda Arik," said Ade to VOI, Monday, April 21.

Then, the perpetrator with the initials GR alias AR, who played a role in burning the officer's silver Xenia car. Then, ASR who was with the hospital against Aiptu Arik and prevented the officers from taking the car that was being held inside the portal

"For LA, it plays a role inciting residents or members of mass organizations to burn police officers' cars by shouting fuel," he said.

Terkahir LS yang berperan merusak mobil anggota polisi dari Polres Depok. Saat ini, mereka telah ditahan di rumah pengahan (rutan) Polda Metro Jaya.

Even though they have arrested five perpetrators, said Ade, his party is still developing the case. Because, based on the evidence, several other people were involved.

"Meanwhile, the other 4 suspects are still being chased by the team," said Ade.

The burning of a police official car that went viral on social media previously drew strong reactions from the public. Videos showing police vehicles were badly damaged and burned in the middle of the road caused anxiety and concerns regarding the escalation of violence in the community.

This incident occurred during the arrest process of the suspect with the initials TS, who was suspected of being involved in the case of mistreatment and possession of illegal firearms, on Friday, April 18. When the Satreskrim team was about to bring the suspect, the masses resisted and surrounded the officers' vehicles. Three of the four police cars were stuck and one of them was targeted to the point of being burned.