Families Can't Believe Arya Died By Suicide, Police Asked To Continue Investigating Cases

The evidence confiscated by Polda Metro Jaya was related to the death of the Deputy Expert Diplomat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Arya Daru Pangayunan./PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives Abdullah responded to the statement by the family of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) diplomat, Arya Daru Pangayunan (ADP) who rejected the assumption that Arya's death was due to suicide.

Abdullah asked the Indonesian Police to continue the investigation process transparently and thoroughly. He considered that the Police had to hear and seriously consider input from Arya's family.

"We cannot immediately close this case. If the family objectes to the conclusion of suicide, then their voices must be heard," Abdullah told reporters, Wednesday, July 30.

"The police need to explore all possibilities and complete the investigation without presumption," he continued.

Abdullah emphasized that fair law enforcement must prioritize clarity and certainty. Especially in cases involving the safety of the life of a state civil servant while serving as a diplomat.

"We are talking about a young diplomat who has a long future. If there are irregularities in the process or the results of the initial investigation, it is important to reopen the clarification room, including deepening witness statements and other evidence," he said.

Abdullah also appealed to the Police to submit the results of the investigation to the public periodically to prevent wild speculation that could harm many parties, including the family of the deceased and state institutions.

"We must respect the grief of the family, while ensuring justice continues. This is not only about individuals, but also public trust in the law enforcement process," concluded the PKB legislator.

As is known, a young diplomat from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Arya Daru Pangayunan (ADP) was found dead in his boarding house in Menteng area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, July.

This case then left a question mark after the police concluded that no other person was involved in Arya's death. So Arya is considered to have committed suicide.

The family openly expressed disagreements over the alleged death toll from suicide. Meta Bagus, Arya's brother-in-law, stated that the family did not agree with the conclusions of law enforcement officials.

According to Meta, Arya is known as a cheerful, responsible figure, and has shown no signs of severe pressure during his life. For this reason, the Arya Family asked the police not to stop the case and urged the police to continue the investigation.