InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT – Tensions resurfaced in an ongoing land dispute in Pantap Village, Mentaya Hulu District, East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, after local residents opposed a company's attempt to erect a temporary camp on land that remains under legal dispute.

According to a report by Kaltengpedia, as published by InfoSAWIT on Tuesday, the incident was captured in a video that has since circulated widely across social media, triggering public attention and debate.

Based on information accompanying the footage, residents—who identified themselves as plaintiffs in the ongoing land dispute—objected to the company's activities, arguing that no prior coordination had taken place despite their claims over the contested land.

The narration accompanying the video also referred to an earlier incident on May 13, 2026, at the same location. Residents said the previous event had left them traumatised and insisted that no further activities should take place until the court reaches a final and legally binding decision.

“All parties should respect the ongoing legal process,” the circulating statement accompanying the video said.

Residents further alleged that the company had not yet obtained a Right-to-Cultivate (HGU) permit covering the disputed area. They also questioned the settlement of compensation for crops and land they claim belongs to local communities.

As of publication, neither the company nor security authorities had issued an official statement regarding the viral video. The complete chronology of the incident and the latest legal status of the land dispute also remain unclear.

Authorities were reported to be monitoring the situation to maintain public order and prevent further confrontation.

Land conflicts in Mentaya Hulu District have repeatedly drawn public attention in recent years, largely due to overlapping land ownership claims involving local communities and plantation companies operating in the area. (T2)