Barabai, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - A mob of about fifty supporters of one of the political parties attacked the office of the Central Hulu Sungai District Election Commission (KPU) in Barabai on Friday (3/22).
They, who were disappointed with the results of the KPU's decision, damaged to facilities and throwing.
Security officers from the HST Police immediately dispelled the masses who started the anarchy. But the masses still insisted on entering the KPU office.
Overwhelmed, finally riot troops were brought in with a water canon car to disperse the crowd, because there had also been arson. The police were forced to shoot tear gas.
Some people had collapsed, because they were sucking too much tear gas. The provocateurs who caused riots were arrested.
The Regent of HST, Commander 1002 Barabai Military Command, and HST Police Chief who were in the location could not do much and just kept quiet while sometimes applauded.
The event was only a simulation of the city security system (sispam) carried out jointly at the Murakata Barabai Stadium.
HST Police Chief Adj Sr Comr (AKBP) Sabana Atmojo explained, the simulation was held was a step that must be done to anticipate the possibility that was not desirable when the democratic party takes place on 17 April.
"As security forces and community protectors, we hope all elements or related institutions involved in securing the elections will be able to work together. In order to maintain and improve the situation of security and order conducive," he said.
Regent H A Chairansyah said that democratic parties should be addressed wisely and uphold peace in terms of differences.
A mob "attack" KPU office
Sabtu, 23 Maret 2019 13:20 WIB
As security forces and community protectors, we hope all elements or related institutions involved in securing the elections will be able to work together. In order to maintain and improve the situation of security and order conducive,