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Police investigate officer who hit female labor protester
Police have conducted an investigation into an officer who slapped a female labor protester in Tanggerang city, Banten province, for holding a demonstration in the middle of a car-free day on the weekend, when other events are prohibited.
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Police officer Adj. Sr. Cmmr. Danu Wiyata (center) is recorded slapping a protester during a labor demonstration. (Tempo/File)
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olice have conducted an investigation into an officer who slapped a female labor protester in Tanggerang city, Banten province, for holding a demonstration in the middle of a car-free day on the weekend, when other events are prohibited.
“The police’s internal affairs division is investigating the incident. We apologize for the inconvenience,” said Sr. Cmmr. Harry Kurniawan, as quoted by kompas.com on Monday.
(Read also: Tangerang police conduct patrols following drivers’ brawl)
The incident happened when police tried to disperse a group of people who were holding a protest during the car-free day event. The female shoe factory workers refused to leave.
As seen in a video that went viral, the precinct’s chief of intelligence and security agency, Adj. Sr. Cmmr. Danu Wiyata, slapped a protester during a heated argument with her. (kkk/dan)
