Revision is undertaken of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) safety and security regulation that exists, specifically the 2021 edition, and new regulation is also created, Head of the Indonesian Police's Public Relations Division Dedi Prasetyo stated.
These regulation revision and creation processes are conducted with Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali, he noted here Saturday.
Actions taken by the police in following the president's order include further investigation and action, the two star general remarked.
Based on the investigation, the police determined six suspects related to the humanitarian incidents at Kanjuruhan Stadium.
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Moreover, 20 police officers are suspected to have violated ethics related to the tragedy that claimed the lives of 131 citizens.
The next step involves regulations on safety, security, and standard operating procedure (SOP) on securing football matches that have been prepared with parties, such as related ministries, the police, and PSSI, Prasetyo noted.
Earlier, on Wednesday, the president had ordered Amali, Chairman of PSSI Mochamad Iriawan, and Chief of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to comprehensively evaluate football match organizing and match security procedure.
The tragedy at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java, began when thousands of home team Arema FC's supporters entered the field after their team lost against Persebaya with the score 2-3.
Disappointed Arema FC supporters dashed to the field to look for players and officials.
Security officials then undertook prevention efforts, so that supporters do not enter the field and go after players. In the process, the officials ended up firing tear gas.
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