Clashes Of Two Groups In Bitung Begins With Palestinian Defense Action Masses With Mass Organizations

JAKARTA Two groups clashed in Bitung City, North Sulawesi (Sulut). The commotion involved one of the mass organizations (MSM) with the Palestinian defense group, Saturday afternoon, November 25. As a result of the incident, a number of clashes suffered injuries.

Based on the information obtained, Bitung Police Chief AKBP Tommy Bambang Souissa explained that the clashes began when one of the mass organizations celebrated the Anniversary-12 at the Sports Center (GOR) of Two Brothers, Bitung, Saturday, November 25.

One of the NGOs, namely the indigenous people who carried out the 12th Anniversary at the Sports Hall. Not long after, the mass of the Palestinian defense action passed at the location. It is suspected that there was a misunderstanding that led to a clash. Maybe from the video that has been seen, there was an action from a certain NGO related to humanity. Related to the events in Gaza. So there are some spontaneities (troshes)," he said.

Tommy admitted that he could not specify the motive for the clashes. His party is still conducting an in-depth investigation. The clashes made the police set a standby status in the area. The joint apparatus also carried out security measures, tightening security at a number of points in Bitung. In-city patrols were also increased.

"Yes, we are on standby for a mini mall. Our personnel are centri 430, the BKO from the North Sulawesi Regional Police confirmed that it was around 200. Meanwhile, Brimob is still coming again. There are also friends from the TNI and Marines," he said.

AKBP Tommy explained that his party was coordinating with the police on the border with Bitung to carry out the insulation.

"Everything is BKO from the Regional Police, friends from the TNI, including friends from the Penyangga Police, appealed to the guard." he continued.