DPR Urges Police To Investigate Case Of 6 Children Drowning In Galian C Madura And Encourages Sanctions For Parties Proven Negligent

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Member of Commission XII DPR RI, Dipo Nusantara, urged the police to investigate and investigate the sinking of six students of the Jabal Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in Parseh Village, Socah District, Bangkalan Regency, Madura, East Java, in the former excavation C on Thursday, November 20. Including tracing since when the excavation was left open, and looking for the party responsible for the deaths of the six students.

"We are sorry for the death of six children as a result of drowning in a former mining excavation," Dipo told reporters, Saturday, November 22.

Dipo emphasized that mining companies can be subject to administrative and criminal sanctions if they are proven negligent in leaving the former excavation without security, as stipulated in reclamation and post-mining. He also requested that the restoration be carried out immediately at the scene.

"The police must carry out an in-depth investigation whether there is an element of negligence by leaving excavation C open without any closure or security efforts," said Dipo.

"If proven, the company must be subject to sanctions. Restoration of former excavations must be carried out immediately so that this kind of tragedy does not happen again," he said.

Furthermore, Dipo explained that the neglect of the former mining hole violated Article 19 21 PP Number 78/2010 concerning Reclamation and Pascatambang. Where the regulation requires the company to reclamation no later than 30 days after mining stops.

If it is ignored, according to Dipo, the company can be charged with environmental crimes based on Law Number 32/2009 if negligence causes loss of life.

"Companies are obliged to restore ecosystems and environments damaged by mining activities," explained Dipo.

"The post-mining restoration is not only a matter of compliance, but also a moral obligation so that there are no casualties. Do not let the former mine be neglected and take victims," continued the PKB legislator.

Dipo also asked law enforcement officials to thoroughly investigate the case, and ensure that the company is responsible if it is proven negligent.

"Don't let this case happen again. Do an investigation, get strict sanctions, and immediately restore the former mining excavation," he concluded.

Previously, the students were known to be in the vicinity of an artificial lake after training activities. It is suspected that one child drowned first and five others entered the water to help, but unfortunately, all of them drowned.