Law enforcers must fight violence

Law enforcers must fight violence

From Bisnis Indonesia

There have been more bombings in the country, killing and injuring innocent people. The most agonizing example was the recent explosion in Palu, which killed a minister while he was worshiping with his congregation.

It is not clear whether these violent acts are criminal or have been prompted by different motives, as reported in the media, though the government has strived to restore peace and prevent any provocation.

The perpetrators of the bombings have tried to create conflict among religious followers. Because of this, any act of retaliation should be avoided to prevent further chaos.

On the other hand, the security authorities must thoroughly investigate these attacks and use the intelligence bodies to uncover planned future attacks.

Law enforcers should spearhead the inquiry into all of the bombings in various regions in the country. We have made it through two stages of elections safely, so we must ensure the next phase of the elections is not marred by any confusion.

DONALD PASARIBU

Jakarta