The police released tear gas and forcibly dispersed a group of people consisting of students, labor organizations, fishermen, and civilian elements who took action against the increase in fuel prices in West Aceh Regency when they were about to enter the West Aceh District People's Representative Council (DPRK) office. As a result, 10 protest participants became victims of tear gas shooting and beatings by officers.

“Earlier we started the action at around 10.00 WIB in front of the DPRK office by giving speeches. Then at around 12.30 WIB we were forcibly dispersed by the police officers who carried out security," said Mullah Oges Cabuci, a participant in the action when confirmed by kompas.com, by telephone, Monday (12/09/2022).

According to Oges, the masses who are members of the Movement of the People's Alliance (AKAR) took to the streets to protest against the increase in fuel prices. In addition, rejecting the draft DKM Law and demanding the Government to increase labor wages by at least 15 percent initially went smoothly. However, their action was suddenly dispersed by the security forces.

"The crowd took action without friction in front of the DPRK office, but when they arrived at the DPRK gate, the police suddenly dispersed with tear gas," he said. Oges said that after the forced disbandment, 13 participants including the coordinator, students and leaders of mass organizations were arrested and taken to the West Aceh Police.

"13 participants in the action were arrested and dragged to the Resort Police, we have not received an explanation regarding the arrest, while two participants who are victims are currently being treated at the Teuku Umar Kesrem Hospital, West Aceh," he explained. Meanwhile, Kombes Pol Winardy, Kabud Public Relations of the Aceh Police, when confirmed by Kompas.com regarding the forced disbandment of the mass rejection of BBM, is currently preparing a confirmation release."It will be released soon," he answered briefly via WhatsApp message.