JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Golkar Party as well as member of Commission III of the DPR RI, Bambang Soesatyo, urged the National Police to take firm action against thuggery actions and community organizations (ormas) that disturb security and disturb the business world. He fully supports President Prabowo Subianto's steps to form an Integrated Task Force for the Handling of Thugs and Ormas.
The disturbing "Premanism and unscrupulous organizations are real threats to public order and social stability. This is not just a violation of the law, but also threatens national investment," said Bambang Soesatyo or Bamsoet during a working visit from Commission III of the DPR RI to Polda Metro Jaya, Thursday, May 8.
During the meeting were attended by Deputy Chairman of Commission III Ahmad Sahroni, Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Pol Karyoto, Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General Djati Wiyoto Century, Kajati DKI Jakarta Patris Yusrian Jaya, and BNN officials in the Jakarta area.
Bamsoet highlighted two recent incidents involving unscrupulous mass organizations. First, in Subang, West Java, a group of mass organizations harassed truck drivers in the industrial area where a car factory was built worth Rp. 14.9 trillion. The project is predicted to absorb thousands of workers. Second, in Depok, a brutal action occurred when the police arrested the head of a branch of a mass organization suspected of being involved in the persecution and possession of firearms. The arrest led to the attack and burning of three police cars by mass organizations.
"This has exceeded the limit. The police must act decisively. Don't hesitate to take action against people who play morals, ask for THR, or get involved in violence. This is purely criminal," he said.
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Bamsoet revealed, based on police data in 2023, there were more than 2,100 criminal reports related to mass organizations. Types of violations ranging from extortion, persecution, land disputes, to illegal project security. Komnas HAM also noted that many mass organizations were the main actors in agrarian conflicts and violations of freedom of expression.
He emphasized that operations against thuggery were not reactive enough. There must be a synergistic approach between the TNI, Polri, local government, and the community. Order cannot only be built through prosecution, but also through early prevention.
Furthermore, the former chairman of the MPR and the DPR said that the state has the authority to dissolve mass organizations that are contrary to Pancasila and law, as stipulated in Law no. 17 of 2013. He gave an example of the disbandment of FPI in December 2020 as a valid precedent.
"If violations are carried out by mass organizations systematically, the state can act to disperse. But if it is only the actions of individuals, it is enough to be strictly prosecuted. There should be no selective slashing," said Bamsoet who is also the Deputy Chairperson of Pemuda Pancasila and FKPPI.
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