inp.polri.go.id - Cirebon. The West Java Regional Police are investigating alleged negligence in the landslide incident at a C-type mining site in Gunung Kuda, Cirebon, which resulted in dozens of fatalities.

West Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Rudi Setiawan said the investigation into the landslide incident was to follow up on the governor's revocation of the Mining Business Permit (IUP) for three mining companies in the area.

He explained that the investigation process had been ongoing since the day after the incident occurred. A number of witnesses have been questioned to uncover the cause of the mining accident which is suspected to have been triggered by a mining method that did not comply with procedures.

"Since yesterday, several witnesses have been questioned to find out the cause of this incident. We received information that there was an error in the mining method," he said.

Rudi emphasized that if there is proven negligence in implementing safety operational standards, the legal process will be continued in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

In this case, there are several laws that are applied, namely laws related to mining, work safety, the environment, and Article 359 of the Criminal Code concerning negligence that causes the death of others.

"We will take action," he said.

On the other hand, Rudi ppreciated the West Java Provincial Government for taking swift action by evaluating the licensing aspects and imposing administrative sanctions on three mine managers.

He ensured that law enforcement would run parallel to the administrative evaluation to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Investigations of related parties will continue to be carried out, to gather evidence and ensure legal accountability.

"We are coordinating with related agencies to investigate all aspects of the violations," he said.

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