IPW Considers The Malang Police Chief To Be The Most Responsible For The Security Of The Malang Stadium

JAKARTA - The tragedy of the death of 127 football fans at the Kanjuruhan Malang Stadium, East Java, has become very important for the Indonesian government to pay attention to.

Chairman of the Indonesia Police Watch (IPW) Sugeng Teguh Santoso said President Jokowi must immediately intervene and respond to the national event.

"President Jokowi must pay attention to the football world in Indonesia, which is always chaotic and costs lives," he said.

In addition, the Chairman of the Indonesia Police Watch (IPW) Sugeng Teguh Santoso also asked the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit to remove the Malang Police Chief, AKBP Ferli Hidayat.

AKBP Ferli called IPW as the person responsible for controlling security in the match between Arema FC Malang and Persebaya Surabaya.

As is known, the riots occurred when a tear gas shot released by the police in the direction of the fans made the audience panic and panic.

As a result of the incident, not only 127 people died, but 180 others were also injured in the incident.

The tragedy at the Kanjurugan Stadium is the deadliest event in the history of world football. Even with the figure of 127 people dead, this tragedy is immediately in second place on the list of the deadliest events in the history of world football.