LEHER PARA PETINGGI DAN POLISI BELORA PUN DISEMBELIH SATU PERSATU OLEH ORANG-ORANG PKI 1948

PEGAWAI JALANAN

22 Aug 202310:06

Summary

TLDRThis video script recounts the brutal history of the 1948 Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) uprising in Blora, where violence and terror were inflicted upon those opposing their ideology. It details the mass executions, including the beheading of local leaders, and the subsequent naming of roads in their memory. The script also covers the broader impact of the PKI's actions, including the persecution of ulama and santri, the destruction of religious buildings, and the ransacking of homes. The narrative concludes with the eventual defeat of the PKI forces and a call for the public to remember and learn from this dark chapter in Indonesian history.

Takeaways

🎥 The video is a historical recount of the brutality of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in Blora during the 1948 rebellion.
🗣️ A speech by a PKI leader advocating for alignment with the Soviet Union incited the rebellion, which spread to Blora and resulted in mass killings.
🏭 Blora was a stronghold for the PKI, where their ideology overpowered other political parties and led to the persecution of those opposing communism.
🔍 The fear of poisoned wells and rumors of returning Dutch colonizers created a tense and fearful atmosphere among the residents of Blora.
🗡️ Five prominent figures from Blora were captured, beheaded, and their bodies thrown into a well near the fifth railway track by PKI members.
🛤️ The names of the victims were later used to name streets in Blora as a memorial to their lives and the atrocities committed against them.
📜 In addition to the killings, the PKI also targeted and executed other officials and civilians who opposed communist ideology, including religious scholars and students.
🏛️ Mosques and religious schools were not spared from the violence, as they were burned down by the communists.
🚨 The PKI attacked police headquarters and military command posts, leading to the capture and subsequent execution of many police officers.
🛡️ The Indonesian National Army eventually recaptured Blora, rescuing the captured figures and forcing the PKI members to reveal the locations of their atrocities.
🏞️ Some PKI members managed to escape into the forest or other locations, while others were captured and faced execution or release after a period of detention.

Q & A

What year did the PKI uprising take place in Blora?
-The PKI uprising took place in Blora in the year 1948.
Who were the five prominent figures of Blora that were captured and executed by the PKI?
-The five prominent figures of Blora were Mister Iskandar, Doktor Susanto, Gunandar Utoro, and Abu Umar.
What was the unusual incident that occurred during the execution of Abu Umar?
-During Abu Umar's execution, the PKI members could not sever his body despite repeated attempts, which led to him being thrown into a well without beheading.
What was the consequence of the PKI's actions in Blora for the local infrastructure such as mosques and Madrasahs?
-Mosques and Madrasahs were burned down by the PKI members as part of their ideological conflict.
How did the PKI treat the local population who opposed their ideology?
-The local population who opposed the PKI's ideology faced brutal treatment, including being killed, shot, burned, or dismembered.
What was the impact of the PKI's actions on the local government and military positions in Blora?
-The PKI replaced the Bupati, Patih, and the head of the police with their own members, but these changes were not long-lasting.
What was the fate of the police members who were captured by the PKI in Ngawen?
-The older police members were beheaded and dismembered, while the younger ones were taken to a septic tank area, stripped, tortured, and some were thrown into the septic tank and shot.
How did the Siliwangi and Ronggolawe divisions respond to the PKI's actions in Blora?
-The Siliwangi and Ronggolawe divisions attacked the PKI in Blora from the south and east, managing to reclaim the entire Blora within a day and freeing the captured figures.
What was the aftermath for the PKI members who were captured after the Siliwangi and Ronggolawe divisions' intervention?
-Some of the captured PKI members were executed, while others were released after being held for some time.
What is the significance of the story of the PKI's cruelty in Blora for the present day?
-The story serves as a reminder of the brutality of the PKI during the uprising and is intended to educate the public about the past to prevent such events from recurring.
What was the role of the 'Yoon Merah' or Red Army in the PKI's actions in Blora?
-The 'Yoon Merah', under the leadership of Mayor Purnawi, was involved in the kidnapping and capture of figures, and they were part of the force that took control of the military in Blora.

Outlines

00:00

📜 Historical Account of PKI's Atrocities in Blora

This paragraph recounts the brutal acts committed by the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in Blora during the 1948 rebellion. It describes how Blora became a site of mass killings, with a silent witness in the form of a gorong-gorong (a traditional Javanese structure). The narrative details the capture and execution of five prominent figures from Blora by the PKI, including their names and the peculiar story of Abu Umar, who could not be beheaded and was eventually thrown into a well with large stones. The paragraph also mentions the renaming of streets in Blora to commemorate these individuals, reflecting the deep impact of these events on the region's history.

05:02

🛡️ The PKI's Seizure of Power and Subsequent Retaliation in Blora

The second paragraph delves into the PKI's attempt to consolidate power in Blora by capturing and executing opposition figures, including government officials and military personnel. It outlines the PKI's strategy to kidnap and imprison or kill local heroes, leading to a significant void in both civil and military positions. The narrative also highlights the brutal torture and murder of police officers, some of whom were subjected to inhumane treatment and executed in a septic tank. The paragraph concludes with the eventual counterattack by government forces, leading to the liberation of Blora and the exposure of the PKI's atrocities. It emphasizes the need to remember and recount the history of PKI's cruelty to prevent such events from recurring.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡PKI

PKI stands for Partai Komunis Indonesia, which is the Communist Party of Indonesia. In the context of the video, it represents the group responsible for the violent acts and ideological conflict described. The video discusses the brutality of PKI members during the 1948 rebellion, illustrating their actions through the script's recounting of historical events in Blora.

💡Blora

Blora is a regency in Central Java, Indonesia, and serves as the geographical and historical setting for the video's narrative. It was a site of the 1948 rebellion led by PKI, where mass killings and violence occurred, as depicted in the script's recount of the events.

💡Rebellion

The term 'rebellion' refers to a violent uprising against an established government or ruler. In the video, it is used to describe the 1948 and 1965 uprisings led by PKI, emphasizing the severity and impact of these events on Indonesian history.

💡Massacres

Massacres are mass killings of people, often under brutal circumstances. The script describes several instances of massacres carried out by PKI members, such as the killing of five prominent figures of Blora and the execution of police officers, highlighting the theme of violence and persecution.

💡Ideology

Ideology refers to a set of political beliefs or principles. The video discusses how the communist ideology of the PKI influenced the actions of its members, leading to conflict and violence against those who opposed it, as seen in the script's mention of the opposition to PKI's ideology by various groups and individuals.

💡Madiun

Madiun is a city in East Java, Indonesia, and is historically significant as the location of the Madiun Affair in 1948, an armed uprising by the PKI. The script connects the rebellion in Blora to the broader context of the Madiun Affair, indicating the spread of the conflict.

💡Red Army

The 'Red Army' or 'Yoon Merah' in Indonesian refers to the armed forces of the PKI during the rebellion. The script mentions the Red Army's actions in Blora, such as the kidnapping and execution of government officials and military personnel, illustrating the military aspect of the rebellion.

💡Civil War

Although not explicitly mentioned in the script, the term 'civil war' can be inferred from the context of the video, which describes a conflict between different factions within Indonesia, particularly the government forces and the PKI-led rebellion.

💡Counter-Revolution

The script implies a counter-revolutionary response to the PKI rebellion, as government forces and other groups opposed to the PKI's actions took measures to suppress the uprising and restore order, which can be understood as a form of counter-revolution.

💡Human Rights Abuses

The video script details numerous instances of human rights abuses committed by PKI members, including mass executions, torture, and the destruction of property. These abuses are central to the video's theme of the brutality of the 1948 rebellion.

💡Historical Memory

The video script serves as a reminder of the historical events that took place in Blora, emphasizing the importance of remembering and understanding past atrocities to prevent their recurrence. It calls for the public to be aware of the severity of the PKI's actions during the rebellion.

Highlights

Blora was a site of mass killings by left-wing groups during the 1948 PKI rebellion.

In Dukuh Rendeng, Desa Tamanrejo, there is a silent witness to the brutality of the PKI's attacks on Blora's elite in 1948.

The 1948 PKI rebellion was more brutal than the 1965 rebellion.

A PKI leader returned from the Soviet Union in September 1948 and called for Indonesia to align with the Soviet Union.

The PKI rebellion in Madiun, East Java, spread to Blora where the ideology had gained strength.

Communist youth from the 1926 rebellion began gathering in Blora, digging holes to bury those opposing their ideology.

Rumors of wells being poisoned by PKI members created a tense and deserted atmosphere in Blora.

Five prominent figures in Blora were captured, beheaded, and their bodies thrown into a well by PKI members.

Abu Umar was unable to be beheaded by PKI members, so he was thrown into the well alive and covered with rocks.

The names of the five victims were used to name roads in Blora to commemorate their memory.

The PKI also targeted and killed other officials, religious figures, and ordinary people who opposed communism.

Mosques, madrasas, and homes of those unwilling to give up their wealth were burned and plundered by communists.

PKI forces attacked the district police headquarters and military command posts in Blora in August 1948.

The PKI took control of the military in Blora, replacing the district head and other officials with PKI members.

At least 24 police officers were captured by the PKI, with older officers beheaded and younger ones tortured and killed.

Two police officers survived the PKI's massacre by hiding in a septic tank until it was safe.

Government forces recaptured Blora in a day, freeing the captured leaders and forcing the PKI to reveal their crimes.

Some PKI leaders fled, while others were captured and either executed or released after a time.

The PKI's brutality in Blora is a reminder of the dangers of extreme ideologies and the need to prevent such atrocities from happening again.