progresifjaya.id, TANGERANG SELATAN – Two mass organizations (ormas) in Pondok Aren, Tangerang Selatan are at odds due to fighting over illegal fees (extortion) for motorbike parking at a minimarket in the Gopli area, Pondok Aren. This feud occurred on Monday, (22/7) evening and went viral on social media on Tuesday, (23/7).
Kapolsek Pondok Aren, Kompol Bambang Askar Sodiq in his statement explained, that the feud started with a commotion between two people from different mass organizations fighting over a Minamarket parking fee. From there, hundreds of people from both mass organizations appeared towards the location.
“Approximately 100 people from mass organizations went to the location but were immediately dispersed by the Polsek Pondok Aren function picket who had been waiting at the Gopli minimarket, Pondok Aren,” said Kapolsek Bambang, Wednesday, (24/7).
Thankfully, this feud didn’t have long and widespread consequences. Polsek Pondok Aren swiftly and quickly tried to mediate between the two mass organizations so that they would not clash. Preventive action was taken by inviting dialogue between the two mass organizations so that the condition of Pondok Aren remained conducive.
“We are making preventive efforts by mediating between the two mass organizations towards peace. We are also inviting dialogue to make Pondok Aren a safe and comfortable shared home. There must be harmonious synergy from all parties. Giving in is for the benefit of all people, does not mean losing,” he said again. (Bembo)