Viral: Police Officer Allegedly Hits and Intimidates Clown in Tuban
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A viral video shows a police officer in Tuban allegedly hitting and running over a street performer.
- The officer, identified by the initial TS and belonging to the Tuban Police's Propam division, is accused of aggressive behavior.
- The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability.
A viral video has surfaced showing an alleged act of police brutality in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia. The footage captures a police officer, identified by the initial TS from the Tuban Police's Professional and Security Division (Propam), engaging in aggressive behavior towards a street performer, commonly known as a "badut" or clown.
The video appears to show the officer's vehicle deliberately bumping into the performer before the officer dismounts and allegedly assaults the individual. The incident has quickly spread across social media platforms, igniting public anger and condemnation of the officer's actions.
Authorities have reportedly launched an investigation into the incident. The Tuban Police are expected to provide further details and take appropriate action against the officer if the allegations are proven true. The incident raises concerns about police conduct and the treatment of civilians, particularly vulnerable individuals like street performers.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.