76 Terrorist Prisoners In West Java Pledge Loyalty To The Republic Of Indonesia On The Birthday Of Pancasila

Dozens of terrorism convicts pledged allegiance to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia in Gunung Sindur Prison, Bogor Regency, West Java, Thursday (1/6/2023). (ANTARA/HO-Kemenkumham West Java)

A total of 17 terrorism convicts (napiters) in West Java read the pledge of allegiance to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) at the moment of the Birthday of Pancasila, June 1, 2023.

The reading of the pledge was held at the Class IIA Gunung Sindur Prison, Bogor Regency, West Java. The Head of the Regional Office of the West Java Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Kusnali, said that the pledge of convicts in West Java was the largest in Indonesia.

"We hope that terrorism convicts can return to the lap of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia and be accepted into society, and always be able to maintain synergy and collaboration," said Kusnali as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, June 1.

He explained that the 75 convicts consisted of 74 convicts from the Gunung Sindur Narcotics Prison, 2 convicts from the Gunung Sindur Special Prison, and 2 inmates from the Class IIA Banceuy Bandung Prison.

"These breathers are extraordinary people who are ready to defend the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia and are at the forefront. They are not criminals and not people's trash. We urge the public to accept them back," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Banceuy Prison Heri Kusrita, who sent two convicts to pledge allegiance to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, hopes that in the future the convicts can be free from radicalism notions on behalf of religion and treason in overthrowing legitimate power based on Pancasila and the Basic Law.

According to him, the convict who has pledged allegiance to the Republic of Indonesia will recover his rights as an Indonesian citizen. So, he said, the convicts can get remission and other integrated services.

"It is hoped that terrorist convicts will not make the same mistake, namely violating the existing rules in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia and loyal and obedient to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia," said Heri.