JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the demonstration in front of the Pati Regent's Office could still be controlled even though anarchist action had occurred.
During the demonstration, the masses clashed with the police. In fact, one police car was targeted by the mob's tantrum by burning
"What is clear yesterday was that even though there were anarchic activities that could be controlled," Sigit told reporters, Thursday, August 14.
The demonstration ended with representatives of the community meeting with the DPRD to discuss further about their demands.
However, the public is asked to be orderly when holding demonstrations. Thus, no riots occurred.
Sigit also said that he had ordered his staff to explore the riots and arson that occurred.
"Maybe because yesterday there were also arson activities and so on, I ask the ranks to explore related to things that of course we don't want to happen in the field," said Sigit.
Meanwhile, the demonstration was triggered by public 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 too arrogant and issues policies that are not in favor of the people
The police are known to have arrested 22 people during a demonstration in front of the Pati Regent's Office, Wednesday, August 13. They are suspected of being provocateurs so that the action becomes chaotic.
"That's right, 22 foreign anarchist provocateurs were arrested yesterday," said Head of Public Relations of the Javanese Police, Kombes Artanto
However, it was not conveyed in detail about the identities of the dozens of people referred to as provocateurs.
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It was only stated that they had been returned to their families. Of course, with conditions that must be met such as guarantor and so on.
"Last night after data collection and examination, the 22 people were returned to their families with corlap guarantees and their families," said Artanto.
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