JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Sahroni, appreciates the steps taken by the National Police to dismiss a member of the Maluku Regional Police's Brimob, Bripda MS. Bripda MS is suspected of torturing a 14-year-old MT student with the initials AT to death in Tual City, Maluku.
Sahroni said this step was an effort by the National Police to maintain dignity.
Sahroni said that the Bhayangkara Corps' move to dismiss the Brimob personnel was right.
"In addition to maintaining the dignity of the constitution, it is also so that the legal process can be carried out more quickly and transparently without any embellishments, and I hope it will be processed as soon as possible," he explained.
Sahroni said he knew that the head of the National Police had instructed the law enforcement to be humane and measured. However, the biggest homework is to ensure that the instructions are implemented down to the lowest level.
"I think for cases like this, those who are punished are not only the perpetrators but also their superiors can be sanctioned because they are considered negligent in handling their subordinates," he said.
Sahroni said the incident of a Brimob member killing this teenager was very worrying and not in line with the message of the National Police Chief. Therefore, this incident must be thoroughly investigated.
"This is a very sad event, it must be investigated thoroughly. In fact, the National Police Chief has been very firm and clear, that members of the National Police must be humanists and prioritize preventive measures. This means that every decision in the field must be measured, professional, and prioritize the protection of the community," he said in a statement in Jakarta.
With this incident, Sahroni assessed that it was necessary to evaluate the entire police force.
"Therefore, I ask that this incident be a serious evaluation for all levels of the Police throughout Indonesia," he explained.
He also reminded the Polda and its subordinates to ensure that the use of violence in the field was measured and not the wrong target.
"It should be investigated and acted on quickly. But after that, there must be an internal evaluation of the Polri institution at the Polda level," he explained.
"Evaluation must be carried out regarding how to interact in law enforcement.
"What is certain is that violence should not be done unless it is really urgent or threatening life. Especially against minors, and if there is any action, it is not excessive. Because this has happened several times," he said.
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