Experiencing Violence By Satpol PP, Homeless Ngadu Goes To Social Minister Risma And Asks To Be Sent Home

Two homeless people burst into tears in front of the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini (Photo: Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia)

JAKARTA - Two homeless people burst into tears in front of Social Minister Tri Rismaharini. In the lobby of the Ministry of Social Affairs office, Jalan Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, Hakim (70) and Salwa (14) said they wanted to be returned to their hometown.

In front of Risma, Salwa kept crying. He did not want to be returned to the social institution. This is because he admitted that he was traumatized by being abused when he was accommodated in an orphanage owned by the Social Service in Kedoya, West Jakarta.

"Yes, it has been in the past, let it pass. Do you really want to go back to your hometown? But you have to be strong. Don't keep crying, OK, "said the Minister of Social Affairs to Salwa at the Ministry of Social Affairs Office, Monday, May 18.

Continuing, Director General of Social Rehabilitation Harry Hikmat stated that the two homeless people had been offered services at the Ministry of Social Affairs' center, but they insisted on choosing to return to their hometowns.

"The reason is that he had received unpleasant treatment when handled by Satpol PP. So there is a kind of trauma when undergoing services in an orphanage or center, "said Harry.

Finally, the Ministry of Social Affairs complied with the wishes of the homeless and returned them to their hometowns. However, first they must have a residential identity.

Hary ensured, the Ministry of Social Affairs will ensure their return process has full support. Via Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Hakim flew to Bengkulu accompanied by a member of the Quick Reaction Team (TRC). Meanwhile, Salwa was escorted to Sukabumi by road.

In addition, the Ministry of Social Affairs also ensures that both of them will get social assistance, whether the Family Hope Program (PKH), Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) or Basic Food Cards, or Cash Social Assistance (BST).

"We are currently preparing. For that, they must first have a KTP. They previously had KTPs but they were lost. So, we will go to the dukcapil, then print it out, "explained Hary.