The National Police Chief surrenders and apologizes to the attacking team of the journalist

Jakarta – The National Police Chief, Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, apologized for the incident of a member of the accompaniment team who committed physical violence against journalists. General Sigit regretted the incident and promised to investigate the incident thoroughly. “Personally, I regret the incident, because so far our relationship with press friends is very close. I personally apologized for the incident that took place and made uncomfortable media friends, and I ordered to be followed up immediately by the opportunity according to the appropriate rules,” General Sigit told reporters on Sunday (6/4/2025). The alleged violent incident occurred when journalists covered General Sigit’s activities when greeting passengers at Tawang Station, Semarang City, Central -Java. At the time, a number of journalists and public relations took different settings at a reasonable distance. Browse to continue the content, General Sigit claimed that he had only heard by the media after the incident. He suspects that the person in question is not his assistance. “It doesn’t seem to be an assistant, but of a security device. We explore and follow up immediately,” General Sigit said. At the time of the incident, the person concerned asked journalists and public relations to resign by pushing quite hard. One is a photographer of the news agency between the photo, the meaning of Zaezar, away from the place to the platform. When he arrived, the suspected offender then committed the meaning and committed violence by hitting the head of meaning. After the beat, there was a threat to the journalist. “You are the press, I have one by one,” the suspected perpetrator said. A number of journalists who were on the site also claim that they experienced physical encouragement and intimidation, one of whom was even strangled. Karo Penmas Public Relations Division Birgjen Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko also opened a vote on the incident. Truno said his party regretted the act. “We are very sorry if the incident really happened, which should be avoided,” Truno told reporters on Sunday (6/4/2025). “National Police will investigate the incident, and if an offense is found, we will of course not be reluctant to set sanctions in accordance with appropriate regulations. We are currently asking the team that was on the spot,” he added. (ISA/DHN) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here