BANYUWANGI – Initial trial of the Pesanggaran hammer and sickle demonstration, Banyuwangi, with the accused Hari Budiawan alias Budi Pego marked by the presence of anti-Indonesian Communist Party masses (PKI).
Dozens of anti-PKI mobs, which is a combination of Nationalist and Islamic mass organizations has been present at the Banyuwangi District Court yard since morning, Thursday (14/9/2017).
But honey, the trial was adjourned, because the defendant's attorney was not present. Forced Chief Justice, Putu Endru Sonata SH MH, had to postpone the trial.
“The trial was adjourned on Wednesday 20 September 2017,” Ucap Putu Endru Sonata, followed by the hammer knocking.
Even so, the anti-PKI mob consisting of the Nahdlatul Ulama Branch Management (PCNU), Blambangan Voice Forum (Forsuba), Indonesian People Care Front (FPUI), and Pancasila Youth (PP), still refuses to disband. While occasionally shouting the independence and majesty of God, they continued to occupy the PN office.
“Merdeka!, Merdeka!, Merdeka!, Allahu Akbar,” loud from the crowd.
The atmosphere heated up after the defendant's family and the defendant's lawyer who were accompanied by the Chairman of the Banyuwangi Solidarity Forum (FSB), who is also a controversial activist, M Yunus Wahyudi came to the Banyuwangi District Court.
As soon as Budi Pego's family got out of the vehicle, the anti-PKI masses tried to advance. Don't want to be missed, The police immediately chased away the anti-PKI mob. Even, in order to avoid destructive action, the gate of PN Banyuwangi, locked and guarded by officers.
“We are together, PCNU, Forsuba and FPUI, deliberately remained at the Court's office to support the judicial process of this hammer and sickle case, because this is an indication of Latent danger,” said the Chairman of PP Banyuwangi, Eko Suryono S Sos.
Meanwhile, The gripping action only dissolved after the defendant's family group left the Banyuwangi District Court. (ros)
