A television journalist is suspected of being the victim of abuse while covering a demonstration rejecting the revision of the Regional Election Law in front of the West Java DPRD Building, Thursday (22/8).

The mass of action from various elements of society filled the area since noon. Initially, orations and criticisms were delivered in turns by orators.

Towards the evening, the atmosphere began to heat up. Throwing objects began to be seen. Explosions were also heard, suspected to be from flares or firecrackers.

When entering the Maghrib prayer time, the protesters forced their way into the West Java DPRD building by damaging the front fence. The police on guard then formed a barricade.

At that time the atmosphere began to get chaotic. Explosions from empty tear gas shots were a sign from the police when asking the demonstrators to disperse.

Both sides were involved in the chaos. Tear gas to water cannons accompanied the situation. The masses were in disarray and dispersed

At that moment, a television journalist named Ervan David (28) was allegedly assaulted . Luckily, a number of friends saved him from the attack.

"I ran to avoid tear gas. Suddenly I was beaten, accused of being an intelligence officer. I said I was from the media, and I was also wearing an office uniform. But I was still beaten," he said.

"Luckily, someone I know helped separate them. These are just bruises on my face," he continued.

In addition to journalists, several demonstrators were also allegedly abused by the police. The action was recorded in a video that was uploaded and went viral on several social media accounts.

The demonstrators finally dispersed after the police fired tear gas.