If Registered As A Legislative Candidate, The Case Of The Former Chairperson Of The Gerindra Semarang DPC Who Persecuted PDIP Cadres Will Be Temporarily Suspended

Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Pol.Satake Bayu (ANTARA/IC Senjaya)

SEMARANG - The police plan to temporarily suspend the handling of the case of mistreatment of PDIP cadres in Semarang City, Suparjianto, who is suspected of being carried out by the former chairman of the Gerindra Party in Semarang City, Joko Santoso. Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Satake Setianto, said investigators from the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate were still confirming the status of the reported party as a legislator candidate who would run in the 2024 General Election. "It is still confirmed to the KPU, whether the reported party is registered as a legislative candidate or not," he said in Semarang, Antara, Wednesday, October 4. According to him, if Joko Santoso is still officially registered as a legislative candidate, the legal process will be temporarily suspended until the election process is complete. After the election stages are complete, the case investigation will resume. This is in accordance with the order of the National Police Chief regarding the temporary suspension of legal cases against prospective election participants. "If it is confirmed that it is registered as a legislative candidate, it will be terminated first," he added. Until now, according to him, investigators have not asked for information from Joko Santoso as the reported witness. Meanwhile, based on the Prospective List of Semarang City DPRD Members on the Semarang City KPU website, it is known that Joko Santoso is still registered as candidate number 1 for the Semarang 1 electoral district. Previously, the incident against Suparjianto began when the victim finished putting up the party flag at the village gate where he lived on Jalan Cumi-cumi, Bandarharjo Village, Semarang City, on September 8, 2023. Korban dan terlapor JS tinggal di kampung yang sama di lokasi kejadian. After putting up the party flag, the victim then returned home and was suddenly approached by the reported party. The reported party allegedly hit the victim and caused bruises on the right cheek.

The act of persecution was allegedly triggered by the installation of a flag by the complainant around the reported house which is still in the same environment.