Bogor Regency: 92 Illegal Buildings in Ciseeng Demolished by Residents
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bogor Regency authorities reported that 92 illegal structures in Ciseeng were voluntarily dismantled by their owners.
- This action followed persuasive approaches by local officials, encouraging owners to remove their own properties.
- The demolition aims to restore the function of irrigation channels and roadways for public use.
In Ciseeng, Bogor Regency, 92 illegal structures have been voluntarily dismantled by their owners, according to local authorities. This outcome was achieved through intensive persuasive engagement before official demolition procedures were set to begin. Subhi, the Ciseeng sub-district head, stated that his office prioritized communication, offering property owners the chance to remove their own buildings. This approach aimed to prevent conflict and foster public awareness of the importance of order. "Alhamdulillah, the majority of the community showed a cooperative attitude, resulting in 92 buildings being dismantled by their owners," Subhi said. The operation, conducted by the Bogor Regency Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) and the Ciseeng sub-district government, targeted 103 unlicensed buildings and street vendor stalls. These structures were situated on irrigation channels and public road areas. Of the total, 92 buildings were self-demolished after owners received official notices. The remaining 11 structures were manually removed by officers, with assistance from heavy equipment, as owners failed to comply. Subhi emphasized that the operation's primary goal is to restore the functionality of irrigation channels and roadways for the benefit of the wider community. "This arrangement is not merely about demolishing buildings, but an effort by the Bogor Regency Government to maintain public order, restore the function of public facilities, and create a more orderly, safe, and comfortable environment," he added.
Alhamdulillah, the majority of the community showed a cooperative attitude, resulting in 92 buildings being dismantled by their owners.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.