The Head Of The Regional Office Of The North Sumatran Ministry Of Law And Human Rights Ensures Strict Action For Employees Who Persecute Tanjung Gusta Prison Prisoners

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MEDAN - The Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of North Sumatra has confirmed that it will take firm action against the Class IA Tanjung Gusta Medan Penitentiary Employees who have committed violence against prisoners inmates (WBP).

"We will not tolerate it and we will take strict action in accordance with the disciplinary regulations for Civil Servants (PNS)," said Head of the Regional Office of the North Sumatran Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Imam Suyudi, in Medan, quoted by Antara, Monday, September 20.

Imam said the instructions and directives (Jukrah) in every monitoring and evaluation in the ranks always emphasized that public services, including for WBA in prisons and remand centers, were free of any fees (free) and without violence.

"Indeed, every officer should carry out the best service for the implementation of the rights of the WBP," said Imam.

In this case, as many as 10 people have been investigated for a viral video showing an inmate at the Class 1 Tanjung Gusta Medan Penitentiary, allegedly being abused and blackmailed.

Previously, Head of Class IA Tanjung Gusta Medan Prison, Erwedi Supriyatno, said the 10 people being examined consisted of eight inmates and two prison officers.

"We, together with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Team, have questioned 10 people so far," he said.

He confirmed that the viral video was recorded in Tanjung Gusta Prison. However, he denied allegations of extortion against the inmates. "We did an in-depth investigation, observed, examined, and so far we have stated that the video was actually made in the Class 1 Lapas Medan," he said.

He admitted that he could not confirm the perpetrators who perpetrated the abuse against the inmates.