Solo Satpol PP Disbands 13 Celebrations During PPKM Level 4, Including The DPR Member's Event At The Restaurant

Head of Surakarta City Satpol PP Arif Darmawan (ANTARA)

SOLO - The Surakarta City Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) has disbanded 13 community events during the implementation of level 4 community activity restrictions (PPKM).

"Yesterday there were eight, today there were two, before there were three. So a total of 13," said Surakarta City Satpol PP Head Arif Darmawan in Solo quoted by Antara, Monday, August 9.

He said that six of them were held in buildings and hotels, while the rest were in the homes of each resident. Related to this, his party has given sanctions to the hotel and the building where the event is being held.

"The Mayor's order does not need a warning, just close it immediately because this is a clear violation. In SE (circulars) it is not graded, it can be verbal, written, temporary closure. If you are desperate, just close it," he said.

According to him, the disbandment of the celebration was also carried out at a wedding organized by a member of the DPR at a restaurant in Solo.

Even though the organizers are public figures, he said, the disbandment was still carried out because there were many violations at the event.

"The offense was extraordinary, (guests) more than ten people, eating in place, and (held) in a closed room," he said.

Related to this, his party has given sanctions in the form of a warning letter (SP) 2 to the restaurant where the wedding was held.

Regarding the wedding of public figures held in Solo City in the midst of implementing PPKM level 4, Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka appealed to all parties to refrain from activities that invite crowds.

"Rules are rules, but he's already cooperative, there's no need (to be called)," he said.