Eight residents of Torobulu, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) were reported to the police by the mining company PT Wijaya Inti Nusantara (WIN). They were reported for taking action against mining activities

"Yes, the one who reported was PT WIN's attorney," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of South Konawe Police AKP Henryanto Tandirerung to detikcom, Sunday (15/10/2023).

PT WIN made a police report against the 8 residents on Thursday (28/9). The police then sent a summons to the reported parties to submit clarification on Monday (16/10) tomorrow.

"Initially I intended to mediate these 8 people but they didn't come. So now I want to clarify," he said.

Torobulu Resident Coordinator, Ruhima, said that 8 residents were reported to the police after they held a protest at the PT WIN mine site in Torobulu Village, Laeya District, Konsel, Southeast Sulawesi, Wednesday (27/9). However, only 2 people were summoned by the police.

"Yes, eight people were reported, but it seems only two people have been summoned," said Ruhima.

Ruhima said the action was carried out because the agreement by the sub-district government and residents was violated by PT WIN. PT WIN continues to mine at the location even though it has been asked to temporarily stop mining activities.

"After being mediated by the sub-district head, both residents and the company were asked to stop mining activities first. But two days they were mining, so the residents went to withhold (PT WIN's heavy equipment)," Ruhima said.

But after a few days, Ruhima continued, residents received information about a police report. Eight residents were summoned for mediation, but did not come.

"We were called to the police station, but that was when we were summoned for mediation, we asked to come down to Torobulu, and they said (the police) wanted to intervene," explained Ruhima.