JAKARTA - The South Manggarai Village Head, Muhamad Sidik, has reportedly filed a police report regarding the vandalism of his official car by protesters while he was passing along Jalan KS Tubun, Petamburan, Central Jakarta, on Monday, August 25.
The Head of the Jakarta Communication, Informatics, and Statistics Agency (Diskominfotik), Budi Awaluddin, stated that Muhamad Sidik and his driver are currently receiving medical treatment after being attacked by angry protesters who clashed with police.
"We can confirm that the village head and the Public Order Agency (PPSU) officers who accompanied him during the incident have received treatment for the violence they experienced. The village head has also filed a police report," Budi said at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday, August 26.
Tebet Sub-district Head Dyan Airlangga revealed that his office is currently gathering comprehensive evidence to assist in the thorough investigation of the vandalism of the village head's official car.
"We are currently gathering evidence, supporting evidence, and a supporting report. After that, we will report it to our leadership," Dyan said.
For your information, the South Manggarai Village Head's official car, license plate number B 1598 TQN, was vandalized by a mob using rocks and wood. The car was badly damaged, with broken windows and dented bodywork.
According to South Manggarai Village Head Muhamad Sidik, the incident occurred as he was returning home from work via Tanah Abang. However, due to traffic, he took a shortcut via Jalan S. Parman.
Near the Slipi roundabout, his official car was suddenly approached by a crowd of protesters, mostly schoolchildren. A provocateur shouted that Muhamad Sidik's official car was a member of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Muhamad Sidik tried to explain that he was a village civil servant. Unfortunately, the mob ignored him and continued to vandalize the car simply because it had a red license plate.
Finally, Sidik and his driver got out of the car as the mob became increasingly violent. In addition to the car being vandalized, Sidik lost two cellphones worth Rp 25 million in the ensuing chaos while fleeing the mob.
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