Leaflets Circulating 'Forced Health In Sick Countries', Central Java Police Hunt For Perpetrators

Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Iqbal Alqudusy (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A leaflet containing a satirical narrative has been circulated in the Klaten area which alludes to the government's decision to extend the PPKM  (Community Activity Restrictions) level 4. The Central Java Police are investigating the distribution of the leaflets.

"Currently, the National Police are investigating the proliferation of leaflets in the Klaten area, Central Java regarding the extension of the PPKM", said Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes M Iqbal Alqudusy in his statement, Wednesday, August 18.

Some of the contents of the leaflet read 'Forced Health in a Sick Country'. Then, 'COVID-19 is not over, 2024 has started, FIX!!!COVID-19 CAMPAIGN CONDITIONS, WITH PROMISES THAT WILL END PEOPLE'S SUFFERING!'

In addition, leaflets were also installed in several places, including traffic light poles at the 4th place of the Sena Klaten GOR, the Fence Wall of the Sena Klaten Gymnasium, the Residents' Terrace next to the Sena Klaten Gymnasium, the traffic light at the 4 MAN 2 Klaten intersection and on the wall of the Lantern Garden Gate. Klaten.

In the process of investigation, information gathering and instructions have been carried out to reveal the perpetrators of distributing the leaflets.

"(The investigation) is carried out to anticipate things that arise in the community", said Iqbal.

On the other hand, Iqbal did not deny that the decision to extend PPKM level 4 would certainly have an impact on the community, especially the economic sector. But the decision was made so that people are healthy.

"We realize and apologize to the community and sectors that have been disrupted by PPKM. However, people's health and safety are the highest law. People's health and safety are for our children and grandchildren in the future", said Iqbal.

Therefore, Iqbal asked the public to be patient. Because the government must provide the best for the people.

"We ask for support from the community to jointly fight the COVID-19 pandemic by complying with the rules and implementing health protocols", said Iqbal.