How Police Are Probing Kalimantan Forest Fires
National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo claimed that several individuals have already been apprehended.
The national police in Indonesia are currently investigating the causes of widespread forest and land fires in Kalimantan, as stated by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Several individuals involved in land burning have been detained during the probe, but Sigit refrained from disclosing preliminary findings or identifying those held accountable.
The Ministry of Forestry has assured that legal action will be taken against any violations leading to wildfires, with Head of the Bureau of Public Relations and Foreign Cooperation Ristianto Pribadi emphasizing that the government and law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the cause of each fire event. If deliberate intent, negligence, or failures to comply with fire prevention obligations are uncovered, law enforcement will proceed in accordance with regulations.
Residents and businesses are prohibited from clearing land using fire, and those affected by the dense smoke generated by the forest fires are urged to wear masks and limit outdoor activities when air quality worsens.
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