Iwan Bule: The Threat To The Governor Of West Java Is A Threat To Sundanese Citizens

M Iriawan/DOK West Java/ANTARA Provincial Government

JAKARTA - Former Acting Governor of West Java, Komjen (Ret.) Moch. Iriawan or Iwan Bule strongly condemns the threat of bombs and kidnappings against Dedi Mulyadi or Kang DM circulating on social media. He said threatening the Governor of West Java was the same as threatening all Sundanese citizens and challenging state sovereignty.

"Threats are stupid. Kang DM is the legitimate leader of the people's choice. Threatening the Governor of West Java means threatening the people of West Java," said Iwan Bule, Wednesday, April 23.

As a former Metro Police Chief and West Java Police Chief, Iwan Bule emphasized that such acts of terror cannot be tolerated.

He invited all parties to declare war on perpetrators of terrorism and radicalism that tries to undermine regional stability.

West Java is one of the largest and most important provinces in Indonesia. Threatening this region is tantamount to challenging the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Anyone who dares, must be crushed," he said.

Iwan Bule, who once served as the General Chair of PSSI, stated that he and the Sundanese people would stand firmly behind Kang DM. He called for a total resistance to all forms of terror and radical teachings.

Not only that, he urged the security forces, especially Densus 88, the TNI Anti-Terror Team, the West Java Police Chief, and the Siliwangi Military Commander to immediately arrest the perpetrators.

"Take firm action before they create bigger chaos," he said.

According to him, West Java is not a place to be afraid. We are ready to fight back. Don't give any space for terrorism in Sundanese land," he said.