Why tewas Is Trending Today?
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August 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The police chief has ordered the head of the public order agency to handle the case of Ranti, a motorbike taxi driver who was allegedly beaten to death by Brimob officers. The incident has sparked protests, with residents blocking the Pantura highway in Cirebon, demanding justice for the deceased. Students have also been detained by the Metro Police following the driver's death. Meanwhile, in Italy, Lega party member Morrone has criticized the idea of granting residency permits based on merit, citing errors made by De Pascale. In Singapore, two Italian swimmers, Pilato and Tarantino, were detained for allegedly stealing essential oils. Benedetta, another Italian swimmer, expressed her shock at the incident, saying she now knows who she has around her. In Serbia, protesters in Novi Sad demanded the release of all those arrested during protests, marching towards the prison in Klisi.
August 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The death of Affan Kurniawan, an Ojol (motorcycle taxi) driver, has sparked outrage and investigations. Kurniawan was killed when he was allegedly hit and dragged by a Brimob (mobile brigade) rantis (tactical vehicle) during a protest. The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) suspects police misconduct in the incident. The Police Traffic Corps (Propam) has identified the rantis driver as Bripka R. The incident has led to demonstrations that have spread to the Police Headquarters. Grab, a ride-hailing company, has provided assistance to Kurniawan's family. The Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Puan Maharani, has promised to monitor the case. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called for a fair and transparent process. The death of Kurniawan has also been mourned by public figures, including the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, and the Chairman of the PBNU (the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia), Said Aqil Siraj. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Ojol drivers and has led to calls for better protection and justice.
August 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The incident of a Brimob mobile brigade vehicle hitting and killing an Ojol driver has sparked outrage and investigations. The National Police Chief has apologized and ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. GoTo, a tech company, has expressed concern over the incident and is conducting its own investigation. The Presidential Palace has also issued a statement of regret and called for the police to handle the situation with care and patience. The incident occurred during a demonstration on August 28th, which ended in chaos with the death of the Ojol driver.