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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Beneficiaries of the non-cash food assistance program (BPNT) in Margaluyu Village, Sukratu Village, Bojongpicung Subdistrict, Cianjur, there was a stir with the discovery of plastic rice. At first, residents were suspicious of rice social care just bought from E-warong in your area.
Ridwan, one of the beneficiary residents, said that after being cooked in rice, the rice seemed very soft and sticky. The condition was not like the rice from the rice they used to get before.
“The texture of the rice is very smooth and sticky like glue, so we dare not consume it. After checking the bags of rice we got from E-warong, there were dozens of plastic balls that were weak like rice.” said. Between, Monday (9/21).
Unsure of their findings, Ridwan and several other beneficiaries tried to open the sack of rice that was still intact. Similarly, they found dozens of plastic granules like grains of rice.
From each sack, more than 20 plastic pellets were found, which looked almost the same as grains of rice. About this incident, they also informed the head of the local RT / RW, who was later referred to the village apparatus.
Salim, the head of RW 07 Kampung Margaluyu said that after receiving the report, his party immediately assigned RT 02 and 03 to collect data on how many beneficiaries experienced the same.
“We are still collecting data, while the number of residents who get rice mixed with plastic pellets is more than 100 people. We have asked RT to coordinate with the town to find out the presence of plastic pellets in aid of the government. “, said.
Following these findings, the Social Service (Dinsos) of Cianjur, West Java summoned suppliers of rice and other basic needs for BNPT beneficiaries. In fact, Dinsos Cianjur admits that he will involve the police to investigate the existence of plastic pellets that are harmful to health if consumed.
“In accordance with the order of the Regent of Cianjur, we immediately coordinated with the Cianjur Police, they even secured two sacks of rice that contained plastic granules similar to rice grains. We will call the supplier who supplied the rice,” he said. the head of the Cianjur Social Service, Amad Mutawali.
Amad said his party would impose strict penalties on the owner if attendance was proven to be below par. Currently, Dinsos Cianjur is asking the owner to clarify whether there is an element of intention or not. This is because there are approximately eight beneficiaries in the Bojongpicung district who found plastic seeds in government-assisted rice sacks.
“Dinsos has not been able to impose penalties because there is no certainty whether it was intentional or negligent on the part of the supplier regarding the plastic granules in the rice. We will impose strict sanctions if there is an element of intentionality, because it is about assistance to the most disadvantaged, so it must be of the best quality, “he said.
[Gambas:Video CNN]On the other hand, the regent of Cianjur, Herman Suherman, asked Cianjur Dinsos to thoroughly investigate the findings of plastic pellets mixed with BNPT rice. He also promised to call parties. provider.
“We immediately direct Dinsos to verify directly with residents and immediately coordinate with related parties, whether there is an element of intent or not. We will definitely call the provider,” he said.
(ulf / sfr)
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