Viral Gowa Satpol PP Hardik Pregnant Woman Cafe Owner, Regent Adna: I Can't Tolerate It, Leave It To The Police

MAKASSAR - After his Instagram was invaded by netizens since early this morning, the Regent of Gowa, South Sulawesi (Sulsel) Adnan Purrichta Ichsan responded to the viral response of Satpol PP officers rebuking the cafe owner in Gowa with his pregnant wife. The Regent of Gowa emphasized that he would not tolerate acts of violence.

“Today, I received a lot of messages and calls regarding the behavior of one of the Satpol PP officers in the Gowa Regency Government. Sorry, I can't reply to each one individually,” said Regent Adnan, Thursday, July 15.

"Regarding the beatings carried out by Gowa Regency Satpol PP officers while carrying out control in the context of implementing Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM), I regret and will not tolerate this incident and submit the case to be followed up by the police. After all, since this has entered the realm of law, we will leave it entirely to the police,” said the Regent of Gowa.

He stressed that he would not tolerate acts of violence. Since the video circulated, Regent Adnan admitted that he had ordered the inspectorate to follow up on the viral video of Gowa Satpol PP officers rebuking cafe owners, including women who were pregnant.

“I will not tolerate any form of violence, especially if it is carried out by government officials. Since this video circulated last night, I have instructed the inspectorate to follow up," said Regent Adnan.

Since the beginning of the control of PPKM, the Regent of Gowa emphasized to the ranks to be humane but still firm.

"But don't take that firm to act rudely.

Anything related to violence is unacceptable. I will not tolerate any actions that are not in accordance with the SOP for curbing. In difficult times like this, everyone must exercise restraint and cooperate,” said the Regent of Gowa.

In a viral video, members of the Gowa Satpol PP assert that they have the authority to inspect cafes.

"I am Satpol, I checked I have the authority, earlier you said I have no authority, I am Satpol," said the Satpol PP member.

"I'm checking here, I'm closing it," added a member of the Satpol PP.

"Relax sir, people are pregnant, don't hit. Don't hit, brash, astagfirullahaladzim. You are a member, you are a member. He hit my wife, wait for me to report," said the video recorder.