“The National Police (Polri) Chief has emphasized that the police force must remain neutral. Again, I will remind all staff, from the regional police to the resort police, to maintain their neutrality,” Isir stated during a media briefing in Manokwari.
He affirmed that Polri is committed not to be involved in the activities of practical politics and will maintain public security and order to ensure the optimal running of all stages of the elections.
Thus, the West Papua Regional Police and its resort police forces are conducting the Mantap Brata Mansinam Operation for 222 days, starting from October 19, 2023, to October 20, 2024, to maintain security during the elections.
“Some regions, such as Maybrat District (Southwest Papua Province), are the main focus for additional security personnel. A lot of regions are vulnerable, as they are prone to conflicts,” Isir remarked.
Meanwhile, Commander of the XVIII Military Region Command/Cassowary Major General Ilyas Alamsyah Harahap stated that the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) is constantly providing security assistance, so that the upcoming elections can run smoothly.
“TNI is ready to deploy its force to maintain security, especially in vulnerable regions,” Harahap stated.
Harahap remarked that peaceful elections can be realized if all components of society offer their support to law enforcement.
The press also has an important role in educating the people, so they will not be provoked by hoaxes, often disseminated on social media, which can disrupt the election.
“Let us all maintain stability and security as well as a peaceful political (climate),” he stated.
Chairperson of the West Papua General Elections Commission (KPU) Paskalis Semunya stated that the Mantap Brata Mansinam Operation ensures the safe execution of all election stages.
“We appreciate the support from the TNI and Polri that will guarantee the election organizers’ safety in conducting all stages of the election,” Semunya stated.
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