In prior to a video which circulated online showing a man being questioned about stolen mobile phones seated with his hands tethered behind his back yelling in distress as a snake is pushed towards his face by an officer, the officers have now apologized for the inhuman act. During the video, a voice can be heard ordering the man to open his eyes and at one stage threatens to put the snake into his mouth and under his trousers.
The Indonesian police have issued an apology, saying, ”The investigator was not professional in doing his job.” The officers are said to have been acting on their own initiative to try get a confession, saying the snake was non-venomous and tame; ”We have taken stern action against the personnel,”adding that the officers themselves had not physically attacked the man.
The video left people so furious as they quickly reacted;
Ok first of all, this is insane… Secondly, that poor snake is probably just about as scared as that guy. Geezus wtf
— Cabbitude Gaming 🏳️🌈 (@Cabbitude) February 12, 2019
This is TORTURE. How does humanity still tolerate this cruelty?
— Claudia Pinelli® (@ClaudiaPinelli) February 12, 2019
Where are the African leaders. They accused him because he’s black. Racism is rife in Asia
— Sigwege kaBingephi (@AyandaMabhena1) February 12, 2019
The case is being investigated by the internal affairs unit and if violations of the law or code of conduct are proven action will be taken.