Security Forces Establish Synergy to Ensure Security of Papua Regional Elections
PAPUA – Ahead of the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections, the government is ensuring security in holding regional-level democratic celebrations in Papua. This step is carried out through synergy between various security elements to create a conducive situation, including Operation Mantap Praja Cartenz II-2024 which involves the police and special task forces.
Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police LO, AKBP Acmad Fauzan revealed that his party has deployed personnel through the Operation Mantap Praja Preventive Task Force. This aims to maintain security and order during the entire series of the Pilkada, starting from registration to the current campaign period.
“With the formation of the Demonstration Security (Pam Unras) personnel of the Operation Mantap Praja Cartenz II 2024 Preventive Task Force, the situation so far has been safe, conducive, and under control,” said Fauzan.
Fauzan emphasized the importance of the contribution of all parties in Central Papua to jointly maintain the stable conditions that have been created. The Preventive Task Force also routinely conducts physical training for personnel so that they are always ready to face various challenges that may arise during the Pilkada stages.
“This physical training activity is part of the Preventive Task Force’s efforts to maintain personnel readiness in facing various challenges that may arise during the implementation of the Pilkada in the Central Papua region,” explained Fauzan.
Similar support came from the TNI Commander, General Agus Subiyanto, that the security standards in each region are adjusted to the specific classification of each region. According to him, Papua has unique characteristics that require a different security approach compared to other regions in Indonesia.
“Yes, indeed each region has its own security classification. Papua may be different from Aceh or Java. So, the security standards are different,” said Commander Agus.
Commander Agus also said that the coordination between the TNI and the police and Forkopimda continues to be improved, with updates on the security situation carried out routinely.
Meanwhile, the Papua Police are intensively conducting raids in their area to create a conducive situation. According to the Controlling Officer, Iptu Gema Brajaksono, this raid targeted vehicles suspected of being involved in crimes such as motorcycle theft, robbery, theft, as well as drug and sharp weapon abuse.
“If any are found according to the target, they will be immediately secured and will be handled by the appointed personnel. The inspection is also carried out with good ethics, prioritizing safety, and avoiding an arrogant attitude,” said Gema.
With collaboration and strict supervision from the security forces, the government hopes that the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections in Papua can run safely, orderly, and successfully, in order to achieve peaceful democracy in Bumi Cenderawasih.
