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West Jakarta issues final warning over road blockade by inheritance claimants

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • West Jakarta authorities issued a third and final warning to individuals who blocked a public road in Cengkareng, claiming it as private property.
  • The road, part of the Cengkareng Drain inspection route, was repaired by the Bina Marga sub-agency but subsequently blocked by claimants asserting inheritance rights.
  • Authorities plan to clear the blockade next week with joint forces if the claimants do not comply, aiming to restore the road's function for public use.

West Jakarta authorities have issued a third and final warning to individuals who have unilaterally blocked a public road, claiming it as their inheritance. The road in question is the inspection route along the Cengkareng Drain in Kapuk, Cengkareng.

The essence is that SP 1, SP 2, and SP 3 that we are issuing today are for the purpose of restoring the road's function on Jalan Inspeksi Kali Cengkareng Drain.

— SuhardinCengkareng District Head Suhardin on the purpose of the issued warnings.

The Bina Marga sub-agency had recently completed repairs on the road. However, shortly after the work, individuals claiming to be heirs to the land asserted ownership and proceeded to block access. "The essence is that SP 1, SP 2, and SP 3 that we are issuing today are for the purpose of restoring the road's function on Jalan Inspeksi Kali Cengkareng Drain," stated Cengkareng District Head Suhardin.

Suhardin explained that the claimants "insisted on occupying the road" despite government explanations and suggestions to pursue legal channels if they felt their rights were violated. The blockade has significantly disrupted traffic and public activity in the area. "From our explanation to the heirs, they still insist on not believing and not accepting. Well, we as the government, with the three pillars (police, military, and civil service), will continue to follow up to restore the function of the roadbed," Suhardin asserted.

insisted on occupying the road

— SuhardinCengkareng District Head Suhardin describing the claimants' actions.

With no positive response from the claimants, the local government is preparing for a forceful clearing operation. Suhardin confirmed that the operation will take place next week, involving a joint force from the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), police, and the military. The goal is to ensure the road can resume its normal function for the public.

From our explanation to the heirs, they still insist on not believing and not accepting. Well, we as the government, with the three pillars (police, military, and civil service), will continue to follow up to restore the roadbed.

— SuhardinCengkareng District Head Suhardin on the government's stance and planned actions.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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