Headline: Police Brutality at DWP Concert: Multiple Officers Under Scrutiny
Subhead:Kompolnas and YLBHI call for action as videos surface of police officers manhandling concertgoers.
In a shocking turn of events, a viral video has exposed several police officers from Metro Jaya‘s police force allegedly assaulting concertgoers at a recent Distant Worlds Philharmonic concert (DWP) in Jakarta. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has sparked outrage and calls for swift action from human rights organizations.
Kombes Donald, the head of Metro Jaya’s Narcotics Directorate, has been identified as one of the supervisory officers in the video, raising questions about the lack of crowd control and excessive use of force by his subordinates. The video, shot from a distance, shows a group of officers aggressive interaction with unarmed concertgoers, with some of them being pushed, dragged, and punched.
The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and the National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) have condemned the incident, stating that the officers’ actions were a clear violation of human rights and an abuse of power. They have urged the National Police to take immediate action against the involved officers and ensure that such incidents do not recur.
Commissioner General Idham Azis, the head of the National Police’s Professionalism and Security Division, has vowed to investigate the matter and has asked the public to submit any further evidence or information regarding the incident. In a statement, he emphasized that the National Police would not tolerate any form of misconduct or excessive force by its officers.
This incident comes at a time when the National Police has been grappling with numerous cases of police brutality and corruption, further tarnishing its image and eroding public trust in the institution. The use of the derogatory term "Oknum" by some rank-and-file officers in relation to the incident has also drawn criticism, with Jakarta’s Legislative Council (DPRD) calling on the police tosternly deal with any officers guilty of such insulting behavior.
As the investigation unfolds, many Indonesians are hoping that justice will be served and that the involved officers will face appropriate consequences for their actions. The DWP incident serves as a harsh reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the National Police in maintaining professionalism, respect for human rights, and public trust.
