Bareskrim Polri Reveals Cases Of Abandonment To Child Torture In South Jakarta

JAKARTA - The Directorate of Crimes for the Protection of Women and Children as well as the Eradication of Trafficking in Persons (Dittipid PPA & PPO) Bareskrim Polri revealed cases of neglect and severe violence against a 9-year-old girl with the initials AMK.

The disclosure of the case began with the discovery of the girl in a pathetic condition in front of the Kebayoran Lama Market stall, South Jakarta, Wednesday, June 11.

"When found, the victim was lying weak on a cardboard box, full of wounds and signs of malnutrition. His face suffered burns, his hands were broken, his body was bruised, and his condition was very worrying. Officers who received the report immediately evacuated the victim to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital for emergency medical assistance," said the Director of Criminal Investigation of Women and Children and the Eradication of Trafficking in Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Nurul Azizah, Thursday, September 11.

Bareskrim Polri moved quickly to lead the investigation process. In the process of being examined accompanied by social workers, this girl is often tortured by EF alias YA (40), whom she calls 'Father Juna'.

"The perpetrator is said to have often hit, kicked, slammed, poured gasoline and burned the victim's face in the rice fields, hit him with wood and broke bones, slashed with a machete, and poured the victim's body with hot water," he said.

Not only that, this innocent boy also mentioned SNK (42), his biological mother, knowing about the torture. He even agreed to leave the victim in Jakarta.

AMK's testimony was strengthened by his twin brother, SF, who was a key witness. In addition, the suspect EF alias YA has admitted his actions, while SNK also acknowledged his role in neglecting the victim.

Nurul emphasized that the two perpetrators had been officially named as suspects and detained for further legal proceedings.

We are very concerned about the suffering suffered by the victim. This is a very heinous and inhumane form of violence. The National Police will process this case firmly without compromise against the perpetrators," he said.

Nurul added that the determination of the suspect was carried out based on complete evidence, including witness testimony, visum et repertum results, expert statements, and a number of other evidences.

The two suspects were charged with Article 76B jo 77B and Article 76C in conjunction with 80 Law no. 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection, as well as Article 354 of the Criminal Code concerning severe persecution. The maximum penalty is 8 years in prison and a fine of up to Rp. 100 million.

On the other hand, it is emphasized that this case serves as a reminder that violence against children often occurs not on the streets, but at home.

The family room should be the safest place for a child. We invite the public to be more concerned, more sensitive, and dare to report if they see or hear allegations of violence against children. Child protection is not only the duty of the Police, but the responsibility of all of us," said Nurul.