Insulting the Covid-19 task force, these three young people cried and apologized when they were searched by the police

KOMPAS.com – One by one, the young men suspected of insulting Covid-19 officers in Probolinggo, East Java, apologized while sobbing.

The incident occurred when the three young men with the initials JL, PT and DK were questioned at the Probolinggo Police Headquarters.

“I want to apologize for badmouthing the Task Force in the video,” PT said.

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Viral on social media

As previously reported, the three youths issued inappropriate words to various Covid-19 work teams that were conducting a justification patrol for the prevention of Covid-19 on the Mayangan district road, Probolinggo, on Thursday (12/31) / 2020).

One of the young men also recorded the shameful action. The video immediately went viral on social media.

One of the perpetrators admitted that he had insulted the officer.

“I have videotaped insults, insults and insults against police officers, TNI, mayor, Satpol PP,” PT said.

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Mayor’s response

Meanwhile, Probolinggo Mayor Habib Hadi Zainal Abidin lamented the actions of the youth.

He also asked the police to continue the legal process against the youth.

“Still in legal process. The municipal government has requested that the case of the video of the insult be continued,” Habib Hadi said via text message on Saturday (02/01/2021).

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A similar sentiment was also expressed by the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit IV, Probolinggo City Police, Joko Murdianto.

“The case is still pending. Regarding the progress, we will let you know later. This case has stages, including the title of the case,” Joko said.

(Author: Probolinggo Contributor Ahmad Faisol | Editor: Dani Prabowo)