Manokwari Police Examines Hate Speech Perpetrators

PIXABAY ILLUSTRATION

MANOKWARI - The Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of the Manokwari Police, West Papua, examined ES (19) the alleged perpetrator of hate speech on social media against one of the indigenous tribes in West Papua.

The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit, Iptu Arifal Utama, confirmed that ES underwent an initial examination as an investigator, after being picked up from his domicile in the Waropen district of Papua.

"ES, the suspected perpetrator, is still under investigation and is being held for questioning," said Iptu Arifal, quoted by Antara, Friday, March 4.

An examination of ES is carried out as soon as possible to determine the status of the person concerned, considering that the case of alleged hate speech has attracted the attention of the leadership.

"The community remains calm, entrust the handling of this case to us (the police) and the community is not provoked by any issues that can disrupt the togetherness that exists in this region," said Iptu Arifal.

Previously, the Regent of Manokwari, Hermus Indou, appealed to the residents of Manokwari to provide support to the police to investigate allegations of hate speech against one of the tribes in the area.

The regent also hopes that the residents will not commit anarchic actions and will continue to maintain the security and order situation together.

"Together, we support the steps of the police to work, the public is advised not to be provoked to take anarchic actions, let's maintain the Manokwari security and security situation so that it remains conducive," said the Regent.