Persecution of Journalists, the Navy Person Must Be Prosecuted Firm

There are still many government agencies and community elements that are not familiar with the work of journalists. Two days ago, six journalists were beaten several members of the Navy in Padang, West Sumatra, while covering the demolition by municipal regulation of the stall where the alleged immoral practices.
Worse, the persecution of journalists who are doing the job of journalism is sometimes accompanied by the seizure of journalists equipment. The persecution of six reporters in Padang for example, accompanied by the seizure of a camera carried by a person of the Navy.
Member of Parliament from the PKS faction, Indra condemned persecution and confiscation of equipment such journalists. Because, according to Indra, an act of journalistic activity protected by the laws, especially Law. 40 of 1999 on the Press.
"Anyone or any party must not obstruct journalists in carrying out the coverage. Moreover, the abuse, vandalism, and looting of equipment coverage, "he told hukumonline, Thursday (31/5).
According to Indra, the act of arrogance and abuse is allegedly an attempt to cover up pembekingan the dimly lit stalls are often used as nasty. Action a number of elements of the Navy is very unprofessional and should be investigated POM Navy.
Indra TNI chief urges action against subordinates who act arrogant and persecuting. He believes, the TNI commander would not allow the assumption that military action to protect or allow violations of his subordinates.
In addition, Indra also supports any constructive measures undertaken in order to build understanding of the professionalism of the TNI and TNI soldiers on press freedom, journalistic rights, and so forth. Is it in the form of MoU between the Press Council with the military or in other forms.
Clearly, Indra stressed, there should no longer attempt to violence and deprivation of the journalism. TNI must have understanding of journalistic work that is protected by law. Things like that never should have happened if the mentality and mindset of soldiers already restyled.
"The army is not a first-class citizens who can act arbitrarily and arrogant, but the army is the protector of the country, folk, and the homeland of Indonesia. Not the other way, "said Indra.
Likewise, the Indonesian Television Journalists Association (IJTI) Bali condemned violence by unscrupulous Lantamal II Marine Defense Padang. Chairman IJTI Bali Putu Setiawan said the incident was an act which threatens press freedom in Indonesia. According to him, the offender should receive strict punishment of its leaders in order not to be a bad precedent.
Arrogant person's actions caused the Marine Global TV cameraman Budi Sunandar suffered injury in the right ear and received seven stitches. Budi cameras in the action taken, and until now has not been returned. While the camera's local television station cameraman Favorite TV Jamaldi destroyed.
Later, Metro TV Afriyandi Contributors also have bruises on the face. A number of other journalists who also become victims of these SCTV cameraman, cameramen and photographers Trans7 Padang Express (JPNN group). Action is also unfortunate individual Marines West Sumatra Governor Irwan Prayitno.
Irwan expect a beating journalists who do individual Marines were investigated thoroughly and prosecuted. Dimly lit stalls demolition was carried out as mayor of Padang West Sumatra people are religious people who want no immoral place in the region.
Therefore, the alleged number of stalls where prostitution was dismantled for the sake of accommodating the aspirations of the people of Padang. Irwan said the Padang was anxious for the existence of the place. He hoped all parties to maintain an atmosphere conducive and orderly that was created in the realm of Minang.
Been detainedFor the actions of his subordinates, Commander Brigadier General Padang Lantamal II (Mar) Gatot Subroto said the existing affirmative action. Navy Military Police (POMAL) has arrested 12 soldiers from the unit elements of Defense Battalion Marines Navy Main Base II Padang who allegedly committed abuses against journalists.
In addition to suspected abuse, the individual soldiers of the Navy was also suspected of looting and destruction of equipment do the work of journalists covering the action on the demolition of illegal buildings Mount Lights, Baremas River Village, District Lubuk Begalung.
Of the 12 soldiers who were detained, including the initials ZM Sergeant, Sergeant SH, Koptu B, PFC A, PFC K, Pratu Z, Pratu DM, Pratu K, Pratu DEP, Pratu U.S., and Pratu E. Billy said he would not cover up, even cases that are reported to the Chief of Staff of the Navy.
Billy apologized and said they would conduct a thorough investigation. He was sure it would not protect soldiers convicted of abuse. Billy also claimed to have found two video cameras record previously owned by a journalist who allegedly robbed the Navy rogue soldiers.

Sources: www.hukumonline.com