Fadli Zon Asks Densus 88 To Be Disbanded, Bali Bombing Victim: That's An Insane Person

19th anniversary of the Bali Bombing tragedy (Dafi-VOI)

BADUNG - The head of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), Boy Rafli Amar, responded to the statement by a member of the House of Representatives from the Gerindra faction, Fadli Zon, who wanted Densus 88 Anti-terrorism to be disbanded. According to him, Densus 88 is a law enforcer and an investigator for terrorism crimes.

“Obviously in the counter-terrorism system, law enforcement must be carried out by the Densus. Densus must still be needed in the context of law enforcement for terrorism crimes. Later, when it is disbanded, who will enforce the law," said Boy Rafli while attending the commemoration of the Bali Bombing 1, at the Bali Bombing Monument, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Tuesday, October 12 evening.

Boy Rafli asserted that he did not agree with the narrative requesting the disbandment of Densus 88. He hoped that Densus 88 would continue to be strengthened in dealing with terrorism.

“It is better to keep running, because the system stipulates in our law that way. Like us, at BNPT, we focus a lot on prevention, cooperation, coordination in the context of countermeasures that are fully based on welfare development, building public awareness to be vigilant. The one who investigates terrorism crimes is Detachment 88," he said.

Meanwhile, at the same place, Suyanto (56), who was a victim of the Bali Bombing 1, also responded to the statement regarding the disbandment of Densus 88. He stated that he strongly disagreed with Fadli Zon's statement regarding the disbandment of Densus 88.

"Well, when it comes to the disbandment of Densus 88, I am frankly here, the victims, I also represent the victims who strongly disagree. Even if it is possible, the authority of Densus 88 has been given more authority than it is now," he said.

"I think people who are insane have suggested that Densus 88 be disbanded. It should be noted that these people are insane," said Suyanto.

Previously, Fadli Zon had urged Densus 88 to be disbanded because it used an Islamophobic narrative in carrying out its duties.

According to Fadli, acts of terrorism must be eradicated. However, these activities should not be used as a commodity.

"This kind of narrative will no longer be trusted by the people, it smells of Islamophobia. The world has changed, it's best if Detachment 88 is disbanded. Terrorists must be eradicated, but not as a commodity," tweeted Fadli Zon.