Responding To Family's Desire For Brigadier J To Be Made A Hero Of The National Police, Commission III Of The House Of Representatives: Exaggerated, It's Not Clear Who's At Fault

Officers lift the coffin of the late Brigadier J after the demolition of the tomb in Sungai Bahar, Muarojambi, Jambi, Wednesday, July 27. (ANTARA-Wahdi S)

JAKARTA - Commission III of the DPR highlighted the request for restoration of the good name of Nopryansah Yosua Hutabarat or Brigadier J from the family. They also hope that the police officer will be appointed as a hero of the Indonesian police who died in the line of duty. Responding to the request of Brigadier J's family, Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives, Jazilul Fawaid, considers the proposal to make a hero too excessive. Because, until now the Special Team (Timsus) formed by the National Police Chief is still handling the legal process related to the case of Brigadier J's murder.

"That's an exaggeration," said Jazilul when confirmed, Thursday, August 11. Jazilul emphasized that the police investigation into the alleged premeditated murder case was still ongoing. Even today, said Jazilul, Brigadier J's status is still being reported.

"Currently his status is still a victim, the case has even been reported. Not a hero, and still in the legal process," explained Jazilul. Moreover, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has not announced the motive for the case.

"Let's respect the legal process, the motive is not clear and who is guilty. Don't precede the court's decision," said Jazilul. In fact, even for characters who are clearly meritorious.

"It's not easy. The president cannot arbitrarily give honors and the title of hero, there are terms and conditions that need to be tested. Mbah Kholil Bangkalan whose services are very clear for the people cannot be fulfilled," said Jazilul.

Previously, the family asked President Joko Widodo to restore the good name of Brigadier J during the commemoration of the 77th Independence Day of Indonesia on 17 August. Moreover, there is evidence that leads to no shootout but Brigadier J's death as a result of being shot at the direction of his superior, former Head of the National Police Propam Division Inspector General Ferdy Sambo.

"The President of the Republic of Indonesia, needs to take a stand and take action at the celebration of the 77th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Restoring the dignity and good name of the late Police Brigadier Nopryansah Yosua Hutabarat," said Brigadier J's family attorney, Kamaruddin Simanjuntak, Wednesday, 10 August.

The attorney also hopes that President Jokowi can appoint Brigadier J as a hero of the Indonesian police who has died in the line of duty.

"Willing to make sacrifices to reveal the depravity of the Police," said Kamaruddin.