Propam Investigates Polri Member for Bringing Machete to Palopo Mayor's Home

The Professional and Security Division of Palopo Police Resort in South Sulawesi has intervened in response to a viral video showing a police officer arriving with a sharp weapon at the private home of Palopo Mayor Naili Trisal. A video circulating on social media depicts an alleged police officer arriving with a sharp weapon at the private residence of Palopo Mayor Naili Trisal, which has gone viral. This case is now being handled by the Propam of Palopo Police Resort in South Sulawesi. “There are indications involving a member, which is currently under further investigation,” said Palopo Police Chief AKBP Dedi Surya Darma to CNNIndonesia.com on Wednesday (29/4). The viral video, lasting 2 minutes and 2 seconds, shows a man riding a motorbike passing in front of the private home of the Palopo Mayor. The man then turns around and stops in front of the house while carrying a machete. Afterwards, he attempts to open the gate door, but it is locked, so he only shouts. Dedi explained that in this case, his side has conducted an investigation and examined the police officer. “We have called other witnesses to validate the existing data and information,” he said. The police member suspected of carrying the machete is initialled SL, who was recently transferred to Palopo Police Resort. Previously, said Dedi, SL was stationed at Enrekang Police Resort. “From Enrekang, newly transferred to Palopo,” he clarified. This case has been handled by the Propam of Palopo Police Resort to uncover the motive and chronology of the incident. “Yes, it has been handled by Propam and is still under investigation; further developments will be informed,” he said. In addition, this case has been reported to the police authorities, both for the criminal aspect and the code of ethics violation, by Indra Lukman, the driver of the Palopo Mayor. “Yes, it has. He has reported it,” said Syahrul, the legal representative of Indra Lukman, to reporters.