Three Deaths Confirmed Following Demonstrations at Makassar DPRD Building
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A tragic aftermath unfolded following mass demonstrations in makassar, South Sulawesi, as authorities confirmed the deaths of three individuals connected to the makassar DPRD building on August 29th. The incidents occurred amidst ongoing protests, prompting a comprehensive search and rescue operation that continued into the early hours of Saturday, August 30th.
Details Emerge from Chaotic Scene
According to a senior official, the confirmed fatalities include Syaiful, the Kasi Kesra (Community Welfare Section Head) of Ujung Tanah District. He was reportedly present at the DPRD building for a plenary meeting intended to facilitate the replacement of the Ujung Tanah sub-District Head, Amanda syahwaldi. The protests stemmed from opposition to this planned replacement, escalating into clashes between demonstrators and security forces. The initial demonstrations began peacefully but quickly turned violent, with reports of protestors attempting to breach the DPRD building.
Another victim has been identified as a member of the Satpol PP (Public Order Agency), though their identity remains unknown at this time. The third fatality was discovered by firefighters responding to the scene.
Firefighters Discover Additional Victim
“One corpse is trapped, a woman on behalf of Sarina, a companion staff of the board member andi Tendri test,” the official explained. Fire department personnel were actively engaged in extinguishing a fire within the Makassar DPRD office when they located Sarina’s body. The fire,believed to have been started by protestors,caused significant damage to the DPRD office. Authorities suspect arson, but a full examination is underway to determine the exact cause.
As of 02:30 WITA (Central Indonesian Time), Makassar City fire department personnel continued to conduct thorough searches and examinations to determine if any additional victims remained within the building. The ongoing investigation aims to fully account for all individuals present during the demonstrations and subsequent events. the situation has now been contained, with increased security presence around the DPRD building. Authorities have stated they are committed to bringing those responsible for the violence and fatalities to justice. The protests ended with the deployment of additional police forces and the arrests of several individuals suspected of inciting the unrest.
