JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo ordered his staff to explore the chaos in the demonstration in front of the Pati Regent's Office, Wednesday, August 13.
During the action, the masses clashed with the police. One police car was even burned by the masses.
"Maybe because yesterday there were also arson activities and so on, I ask the ranks to explore things that we certainly don't want to happen in the field," Sigit told reporters, Thursday, August 14.
According to Sigit, the National Police always facilitates people who want to express opinions in public, but all parties must also prioritize order.
"Because the Police will not hinder it. We even facilitate, help mediate. Therefore, take advantage of existing channels and laws and regulations properly," said Sigit.
This demonstration was triggered by residents' anger over the policy of increasing Land and Building Taxes (PBB) by 250 percent. In addition, the public considers the attitude of the Regent of Sudewo to be arrogant and not to side with the people.
The police had arrested 22 people who were suspected of being provocateurs so that the action was chaotic.
"That's right, 22 anarchist protest provocateurs were arrested yesterday," said Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Artanto.
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However, the police did not specify the identities of the alleged provocateurs. They have been returned to the family on condition that there is a guarantor.
"Last night after collecting data and checking, the 22 people were returned to their families with corlap guarantees and their families," said Artanto.
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