LAMPUNG SELATAN - The perpetrator of the case of persecution against a married couple (pasutri) which occurred in Katibung I Village, Sidomulyo Village, Sidomulyo District, South Lampung Regency on Wednesday, December 11, has now been arrested by the South Lampung Police.
"The perpetrator is named Antonius Bambang Gumelar (32), a laborer, a resident of Banjarsari Village, Sidomulyo Village who was successfully secured on Friday," said South Lampung Police Chief, AKBP Toni Kasmiri, in Kalianda Friday, reported by ANTARA, Saturday, February 14.
He explained that the perpetrator initially came to the victim's shop by pretending to offer a machete for sale.
"When the machete was taken out of its sheath, the perpetrator suddenly stabbed the victim, Rohimah, on the left leg. Her husband, M. Fajeri, who tried to help was also a victim and suffered a gunshot wound to his right hand," he said.
As a result of the incident, both victims suffered gunshot wounds and received medical treatment. After carrying out the action, the perpetrator fled.
After the incident, on Friday (13/2) at around 06.30 WIB, officers received information from the public regarding the whereabouts of a suspicious man who was walking while carrying a number of items.
Based on this information, the team then conducted a search to Balinuraga Village, Way Panji District. The perpetrator was found in a substation and was immediately secured without resistance.
"Thanks to the quick work of members in the field and information from the community, we were able to secure the perpetrator. Currently, the suspect has been detained to undergo further legal proceedings," he said.
Therefore, he ensured that the legal process would run according to the applicable provisions and confirmed his commitment to maintaining public security and order.
"We ensure that every act of violence will be dealt with according to the applicable law. There is no room for perpetrators of crimes in the South Lampung Police's jurisdiction," he said.
He also appreciated the active role of the community who also helped provide information so that the perpetrators could be immediately arrested.
"The synergy between the police and the community is very important. We urge the public not to hesitate to report if they know of a crime," he said.
For his actions, the suspect was charged with Article 466 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code.
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