"Also, to ensure that similar things will not happen again," said Chairman of Commission I Mahfudz Siddiq in the House of Representatives, Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
According to him, there are two major errors committed by members of the TNI. First, the involvement of individual Marines in the dimly lit stalls demolition by municipal regulation. "That's beyond the duties and functions of the military," he said.
Second, the action of the persecution of civilians, especially journalists who are running the task of journalism. Therefore, the Commission I would ask for an explanation to the TNI chief. "To maintain the image of the military and military discipline," he said.
Previously, the Armed Forces Commander Admiral Agus Suhartono denied deliberately persecuting its members reporters in Padang. "Once again, not persecution, yes. There is no intentionally abused," said Agus at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
According to Agus, the incident occurred because of a misunderstanding in the field, not deliberately persecuted. Commander also denied members of the Marine unit involved in the incident into a disciplined government backing store.
"Nothing created bekingan," he said. Commander explained that the involvement of military actors because there is a blood relationship with the owner of the shop. Something that is not worth it members.According to him, the matter is being handled by a battalion commander in Padang. Agus promised, members of the TNI who was found guilty will be processed the law.
The violence experienced by a number of journalists who were covering the demolition shop in the tourist area Bungus Beach, Padang, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. At least, two private television reporter had rushed to the Hospital M Djamil for injured seriously enough.
Budi Sunandar Global TV correspondent, received several stitches in the ear. While Metro TV correspondent Afriyandi a bruised cheek due to hit individual soldiers. As a result of the incident, 12 members of the Marines held directly by the Navy POM Lantamal II Padang.
