LPSK Provides Comprehensive Protection for Andrie Yunus and Witnesses in the Hard Water Case

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JAKARTA - The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has decided to provide comprehensive protection to victims, witnesses, and victims' families in the case of water spraying against activist of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Andrie Yunus.

The decision was made in the LPSK Leadership Court (SMPL) on March 16, 2026, after the institution had previously provided emergency protection to the victim from March 13 to 16, 2026.

LPSK Chairman Achmadi said the protection was given to ensure the safety of the parties while ensuring the legal process proceeded without pressure.

"On Monday, March 16, 2026, LPSK through the LPSK Leadership Court (SMPL) decided to provide protection to AY as a victim in the form of physical protection through attached security, facilitation of medical assistance, and fulfillment of procedural rights during the legal process," said Achmadi.

He said protection was also given to witnesses and victims' families in a form that was tailored to their individual needs.

Protection for victims includes inherent security, medical assistance in the form of regular treatment and fulfillment of procedural rights during the judicial process. Meanwhile, witnesses receive guarantees of procedural rights fulfillment so that they can provide testimony safely.

Meanwhile, the victim's family received protection in the form of procedural rights, temporary living assistance, and temporary housing facilities or safe houses.

The protection program is provided for six months from the signing of the protection agreement and can be extended as needed and the development of the handling of the case.

Achmadi emphasized that this step is part of the country's commitment to ensuring the safety and fulfillment of the rights of witnesses and victims.

According to him, the case of spraying hard water on the activist is a serious incident that must be revealed transparently in accordance with legal provisions.

In the handling process, LPSK has also assessed the level of threat faced by the applicants as well as the needs for victim recovery and support for affected families.

Achmadi stated that LPSK strongly condemned the act of pouring hard water which was considered a cruel and inhumane act.

"This action is contrary to the principles of human rights and the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment," he said.

LPSK also continues to coordinate with law enforcement and related agencies to ensure that protection is optimal and at the same time to prevent

In addition, LPSK appeals to the public who have information related to the incident to participate in the legal process, with guarantees of protection for witnesses who provide information.