The Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Dirtipidter) of the Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri) is launching an investigation into the origin of numerous logs that have gone viral after being swept away by powerful floodwaters across the regions of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. This crucial development was confirmed by Brigadier General Mohammad Irhamni, Director of Dirtipidter Bareskrim Polri.
“The matter is currently under investigation,” Irhamni informed reporters on Tuesday (2/12). He openly admitted that the precise origin of these logs remains unknown to authorities at this stage. Consequently, the police investigation will focus intensely on meticulously gathering evidence to determine their source. “We do not yet know where they came from,” he reiterated, underscoring the early phase of the inquiry.
This significant police action comes in the wake of a highly circulated video across social media platforms, which vividly depicted large logs being carried downstream by the raging floodwaters in North Sumatra. The disturbing footage quickly prompted numerous social media users to draw a direct correlation between the appearance of these logs and the pervasive issue of deforestation in Sumatra, a region that has recently grappled with a series of devastating floods and landslides. The public’s concern highlights potential environmental degradation and its link to such natural disasters.
Summary
The Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Dirtipidter) of Bareskrim Polri has launched an investigation into the origin of numerous logs swept away by floods in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. Brigadier General Mohammad Irhamni, Director of Dirtipidter Bareskrim Polri, confirmed the inquiry. He stated that the precise origin of these logs is currently unknown, and police are focused on gathering evidence to determine their source.
This investigation follows a viral video showing large logs in floodwaters, which prompted public concern. Social media users have linked the logs to deforestation and environmental degradation in Sumatra, a region recently impacted by floods and landslides. The police action aims to address these concerns by uncovering the logs’ origins.