PSI West Java Strongly Condemns Assault on BroRon
The West Java Regional Leadership Council of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has strongly condemned the assault that befell Deputy General Chairman of the PSI Central Board, Ronald Aristone Sinaga, or BroRon as he is affectionately known, in the Menteng area of Central Jakarta recently.
Deputy Chairman of the PSI West Java Regional Leadership Council, Iwan Koswara, views the act of violence as a form of thuggery that cannot be tolerated in a constitutional state. He has called on the police to thoroughly investigate all parties involved in the incident.
“PSI West Java strongly condemns the assault on BroRon. Violence is not a solution to resolving issues. The state must not yield to acts of intimidation and thuggery,” said Iwan Koswara on Thursday (7/5/2026).
According to him, the incident involving BroRon is not merely an attack on an individual but also a threat to citizens’ freedom in fighting for rights and justice.
He emphasised that all PSI cadres in West Java provide full support for the ongoing legal process. The assault case against BroRon has drawn public attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
Based on police statements, the incident occurred while BroRon was accompanying several employees of PT Sinergi Karya Sejahtera who intended to hold an audience regarding wages. The situation then heated up, culminating in physical violence.
As a result of the incident, BroRon sustained a laceration to his right eye and bruising to the back of his head. The police have also secured two suspected perpetrators for further examination.
The PSI Central Board previously called on law enforcement authorities to act decisively against the act.
Iwan added that PSI West Java hopes the case handling is conducted professionally, transparently, and justly to avoid causing unrest in society.
“We believe the police are capable of resolving this case objectively. Such violent practices must not be considered normal. All citizens have the right to legal protection,” he said.
He also called on all elements of society to maintain a healthy democratic space by prioritising dialogue and peaceful resolution of problems, rather than through violence or intimidation.
“Differences of opinion or labour issues must be resolved through legal channels and good communication. There must be no justification for vigilante actions,” he concluded.