Papuan Police Chief Calls KNPB suspected of provoking riots in Dekai

Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Mathius D Fakhiri admitted that the results of the investigation conducted by his members revealed indications of the involvement of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) in the rioting that occurred in Dekai, the capital of Yahukimo Regency.

KNPB is one of the organizations that is fighting to free Papua from the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

Indeed, there are indications of the involvement of the KNPB in the riots that began with a demonstration against the expansion that took place on Tuesday (15/3), including from a number of video uploads when the action was carried out.

In addition, there is an affiliation with the Papua Java, Bali and Sumatra Student Alliance (AMP Jabasu) which is also an extension of the KNPB, said Inspector General Pol Fakhiri in Jayapura, Friday.

He also stated that although there were indications, members were still continuing to explore to reveal the extent of the involvement of the KNPB.

The demonstration against the new autonomous region (DOB) which was held in the yard of the Kominfo Yahukimo office in Dekai was initially peaceful, but suddenly the demonstrators started burning and destroying shop houses in the vicinity.

Seeing this action, members of the police then took precautionary measures to protect other people, said Fakhiri, adding that as a result two people died, four people were injured including two members of the National Police.

When asked about the progress of the suspect, the Kapolda admitted that only one person had been named as a suspect, namely L.

According to the Kapolda, there have been no additional suspects, because members of the Yahukimo Police, assisted by the Cartenz Peace Task Force, are still conducting an investigation, so that if they are determined as suspects, they will be equipped with evidence.

The Papuan Police Chief acknowledged that currently the security situation in Dekai has gradually calmed and community activities have recovered.

Residents who previously fled to the Yahukimo Police Headquarters in Dekai have returned to their homes, the Papuan Police Chief also said.

SOURCE: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/2768869/kapolda-papua-sebut-knpb-diduga-provokator-kerusuhan-di-dekai