A Samosir community leader, Hatoguan Sitanggang, appreciates the police’s move to designate RMS, the owner of the Facebook account “Rio Bastian,” as a suspect for violating the Electronic Information and Transactions Law.
Hatoguan Sitanggang, who holds the title Raja Jolo Sitanggang, stated that law enforcement must be carried out fairly.
He added that he immediately visited the Samosir Police Station to express his appreciation for the police’s efforts in naming the owner of the Rio Bastian account as a suspect.
“Thank you to the Samosir Police Chief,” he said.
Hatoguan stated that this appreciation is a form of support for firm and professional law enforcement within the jurisdiction of the Samosir Police.
He further added that the Samosir Police Chief and the team have acted appropriately in handling this case.
“Designating the owner of the Rio Bastian account as a suspect is a very important step in maintaining public order and security,” said Hatoguan Sitanggang.
According to Hatoguan Sitanggang, the actions taken by the owner of the Rio Bastian account through social media have caused public unrest and have the potential to create conflict.
He hopes that with firm law enforcement, the public will be more cautious in using social media and will not spread information that could cause disruption.
“We must learn from this case that freedom of expression on social media must still be responsible and not violate the law,” he emphasized.
He also invited all residents of Samosir to work together in maintaining a conducive and peaceful atmosphere.
“Samosir is rich with the traditions of Dalihan Na Tolu, so we must mutually maintain proper behavior within the community,” he added.
He also expressed regret that the owner of the Rio Bastian account currently claims to be a supporter of Samosir Regent Vandiko Timotius Gultom.
“If we claim to be supporters of a regional leader, we should uphold the dignity and honor of Regent Vandiko Timotius Gultom,” he emphasized.
According to him, the actions of a supporter of the Samosir Regent should set an example and create a conducive atmosphere. “They must be able to embrace all parties, to foster togetherness in developing the region,” he said.
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The Head of Criminal Investigation at Samosir Police acknowledged that a summons as a suspect had been delivered to the owner of the Rio Bastian account (RMS), who is a resident of Batam.
