Brigadier General TNI Junior Tumilaar
The reason is that it could be a wrong record or gap because it is reasonable to suspect that his actions were in the direction of backing in civil cases. This is an act of prohibition according to the Commander's Telegram Letter concerning the prohibition of members from interfering in the civil affairs of others," explained Azmi. a, mentioning that it is not a mistake for soldiers to protect the people, especially when they are in trouble, but are limited to not interfering or being backing in other people's civil cases.
The focus of his actions in this case is in the form of writing an open letter on social media. This is regulated in the Telegram Letter (ST) of the TNI Commander and ST Kasad Number ST/428/2020 dated August 18, 2020, regarding procedures for using social media, and including in this case there is always the responsibility of the High Officer to build synergy with the Police.
"So referring to the actions committed by him, this is a violation of disciplinary law, so if the criminal provisions as stipulated in Articles 126 and 103 of the Military Criminal Code are applied too far because the elements have not been fulfilled," Azmi concluded.
As is known, in the letter, Junior requested that the Babinsa who accompanied the reported cases of land grabbing and disputes not be examined by the Police. He assessed that the Babinsa was assisting residents who were considered victims in cases of land grabbing. However, when accompanying the residents, the Police sent a call for an examination.
Later, the Army Military Police Center (Puspom AD) said that Brigadier General Tumilaar had been removed from the position of Inspector of Military Command (Irdam) XIII/Merdeka. The one-star general is suspected of violating military disciplinary and criminal laws.
Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Andika Perkasa signed and issued an order for Junior's discharge. Warrant of release from the duties and responsibilities of Brigadier General TNI Junior Tumilaar as Inspector of Kodam XIII Merdeka to later be placed as Special Staff of the KSAD. Brigadier General TNI Junior Tumilaar has been removed from his position.
The dismissal was the result of a violation of the military discipline law and a violation of the military criminal law that was carried out, following Article 126 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 103 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The Central Commander of the Army Military Police, Lt. Gen. Chandra Sukotjo, said this was also following the results of the clarification to Brigadier General TNI JT at the AD Puspom Headquarters, Jakarta, on 22, 23, and 24 September 2021, as well as the results of the examination of witnesses related to Brigadier General's statement. TNI JT.
So, he continued, facts and unlawful acts were found by Brigadier General TNI JT.
"On indications of violations of military discipline law and violations of military criminal law, the AD Puspom will continue further legal proceedings against Brigadier General JT," he explained. temporary release of duties for Brigadier General TNI Junior.
He has now been transferred to the Kasad special staff.
"The Army Chief of Staff on October 8, 2021, has issued a release order from the duties & responsibilities of the position of Brigadier General TNI JT as Inspector of Kodam XIII Merdeka to be later placed as Special Staff of Kasad," said Sukotjo. Junior's handwritten letter went viral on social media.
The background of the letter is related to land disputes in North Sulawesi.
The 1-star TNI General said the Village Development Officer (Babinsa) only sided with the people, Ari Tahiru (67), who was dealing with the land conflict issue. Then, he said Ari Tahiru had been detained for about 15 days because of a land dispute with the company housing manager. Ari then asked Babinsa for help.
He said Babinsa was then summoned to the Manado Police.
He also highlighted the issue of the North Sulawesi Police Mobile Brigade that came to Babinsa while on duty on Edwin Lomban's land.
He also said that Brimob was summoned to the Manado Police.
Brigadier General TNI Junior Tumilaar asked the National Police Chief not to call Babinsa to the police station for questioning.
The handwritten letter of Brigadier General Junior with a copy of the TNI Commander, Marshal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto; Army Chief of Staff (KSAD), General TNI Andika Perkasa; Commander of the Free Military Command, Maj. Gen. Wanti Waranei Franky Mamahit; lawyer Ari Tahiru; and member of Commission III of the DPR RI F-NasDem, Hillary Brigitta Lasut. In his letter, Brigadier General Junior said Babinsa was part of the state defense system on land that was taught to overcome the difficulties of the people around him.