DPR urges the government to investigate the death of August demonstration prisoners at the Madaeng Detention Center

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Member of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Anisah Syakur, urged the government to thoroughly investigate the death of a demonstration prisoner in August 2025, Alfarisi bin Rikosen (21), who died in the Medaeng Class I Detention Center, Surabaya. Anisah asked for the investigation process to be conducted transparently and independently, and there should be no facts that are covered up.

"The case of Alfarisi's death in this prison must be thoroughly investigated by the state. There must be no attempt to cover up the facts," said Anisah Syakur, Thursday, January 1.

Previously, Alfarisi was detained at the Surabaya Police before being transferred to the Medaeng Detention Center. He is scheduled to undergo the prosecution phase on Monday, January 5. However, during the period of detention, the victim's weight reportedly shrank drastically between 30 to 40 kilograms.

Anisah assessed that extreme weight loss was unnatural and should be suspected of having psychological and physical pressure.

"The state must explain in detail the procedures for handling victims, ranging from supervision, nutritional fulfillment, to health services," he said.

Furthermore, the PKB legislator from the East Java District also highlighted the weak implementation of the minimum standard of treatment of prisoners (Nelson Mandela Rules) in the Indonesian correctional system. According to Anisah, this incident is a stern warning for the country to evaluate health services in prisons and detention centers.

He also emphasized that every prisoner has an absolute right to physical and mental health without discrimination.

"Alfarisi's death must be the subject of a thorough evaluation. Do not let the lives of citizens be lost without clarity and accountability," concluded Anisah.