SUKABUMI - The Ministry of Human Rights (Kemenham) has pushed for the suspension of detention of seven suspects in the case of the disbandment of Christian student retreats and the destruction of villas in Kampung Tangkil, Cidahu, Sukabumi Regency, West Java.
This encouragement was conveyed by the Special Staff of the Minister of Human Rights, Thomas Harming Suwarta in a coordination meeting between inter-religious institutions and interfaith leaders as well as elements of Forkopimda which was held at the Sukabumi Hall, Wednesday, July 3.
"From the Ministry of Human Rights, it is indeed encouraging the suspension of detention of the suspects. Of course we want law enforcement to be carried out in a professional, proportional and fair manner," Thomas told reporters.
Thomas also revealed that the Ministry of Human Rights is ready to become a guarantor in the process of suspending detention, as well as opening up space for dialogue between parties through the Restorative Justice (RJ) approach.
Efforts to seek justice are many ways, including through mediation. We are ready, the Ministry of Human Rights is willing to guarantee that the suspects' detentions can be suspended," he continued.
The Ministry of Human Rights plans to officially submit the request for a suspension to the police, while encouraging the creation of a peaceful solution through mediation between disputed parties.
This case began when a group of residents dispersed the retreat of a number of Christian students which was held at a villa in Kampung Tangkil, Cidahu, in June 2025.
In addition to disbandment, there was also an act of destroying villa facilities by the masses who considered the location to be used for illegal worship.
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After an investigation, the police named seven people as suspects on suspicion of disbanding activities by force and destroying property.
However, it was later discovered that the activity was not a routine worship activity, but a legitimate religious retreat and was attended by Christian students.
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