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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Kodam Jaya’s acting chief of information, Colonel (Inf) Refki Efriandana Edwar, emphasized that Kopda Asyari Tri Yudha was not sanctioned because he expressed his joy in welcoming the leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab.
According to Refki, Kodam Jaya has never prohibited soldiers from conveying his aspirations regarding Rizieq Shihab’s return to Indonesia.
“Make no mistake, it is as if we prohibited members from yelling all kinds of HRS. Not so. His fault was that he violated our disciplinary rules,” Refki said. Kompas.com, Thursday (12/11/2020).
Also read: Viral video of Indonesian army soldiers welcoming Rizieq Shihab at the airport, Kodam Jaya: breaking disciplinary rules
Refki explained that Kopda Asyari was subject to sanctions for violating the disciplinary rules. His statement deviated from the leadership command.
“His mistake was that he violated our disciplinary rules. First, he was assigned by his dansat to carry out the task of securing vital items from Soekarno-Hatta airport,” he said.
Another mistake, Kopda Asyari extended the task of securing vital items to the public via social media.
In fact, soldiers are sworn to maintain the confidentiality of TNIs.
“It should not be that in the performance of these duties that bragging andshare to the public, “Refki said.
“The soldier has an oath, to keep the TNI secret as hard as possible. So, he ignored it, in fact share to the public and deviate from their duties again, “he added.
Also read: Violating military discipline, Indonesian army soldiers who welcome the return of Rizieq Shihab are detained
Based on Kopda Asyari’s confession, her happy expression that was recorded on video during the trip was made spontaneously.
Therefore, the Kodam Jaya decided to impose only light disciplinary sanctions.
Kopda Asyari was detained internally for 14 days. Other penalties are postponement of promotion for one period or six months and they cannot attend education for two periods.
FYI, the video showing TNI soldiers welcoming leader Rizieq Shihab on his assignment trip to the Soekarno-Hatta airport went viral on social media.
In the 17-second video, TNI Kopda soldier Asyari Tri Yudha documented his trip and expressed his joy at Rizieq’s return to Indonesia.
“On my way airport, preparations to secure Grand Imam Habib Rizieq Shihab. We are with you, High Priest Habib Rizieq Shihab. Takbir. Allahu Akbar, “he said.
(Reporter: Tria Sutrisna / Editor: Irfan Maullana)
