JAKARTA - Indonesians, including celebrities, expressed their condolences over the tragic incident involving online motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan, who died after being run over by a Brimob (Indonesian National Police) barracuda vehicle after participating in a demonstration at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) building last night.
The following are condolences from Indonesian celebrities regarding this incident.
1. Kiky Saputri
In a post on her personal Instagram account, Kiky posted an open letter. The first letter was addressed to the Commander of the Indonesian National Police Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob), Imam Widodo.
She requested that his office follow up and apologize to the Indonesian people for this incident.
"Dear Commander of the Indonesian National Police Mobile Brigade Corps, Mr. Imam Widodo. Please immediately follow up on this incident that killed one person due to the negligence of your personnel. If possible, immediately apologize to all Indonesian people tonight," wrote Kiky Saputri, as quoted by VOI from her Instagram account @kikysaputrii, Friday, August 29.
The second open letter was written to the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani. He urged her to respond to the public's demands.
"Dear, Speaker of the House, Mrs. Puan Maharani, and her staff. Please immediately respond to all the concerns and demands that have been voiced. Shouldn't the people's representatives listen to the voice of the people?" Kiky Saputri continued.
2. Pasha 'Ungu'
Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives and musician, Pasha 'Ungu', also expressed his condolences to the victim and his family. He could not hide the heartbreak this incident had caused.
"Farewell, martyr, Affan Kurniawan. This is broken, O Allah, this is heartbreaking," wrote Pasha 'Ungu', as quoted by VOI on his personal Instagram.
Pasha also prayed that the bereaved family would be given strength and that Affan would be accepted by God.
"May the bereaved family be strengthened, may the friends who pray for him be strengthened, and may the grave of the warrior be illuminated. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rojiun. Paradise awaits you, dear," he continued.
3. Atta Halilintar
Content creator Atta Halilintar also expressed his heartbreak after hearing the news about the late Affan Kurniawan. This was evident in a post on his personal Instagram account.
Atta continued to pray for Affan's soul and his family and hoped that Affan would receive the justice he deserved.
"My heart is broken. I hope the motorcycle taxi driver gets justice. My best wishes to the motorcycle taxi driver. I hope we can help his family too," Atta Halilintar wrote.
4. Iqbaal Ramadhan
Actor and musician Iqbal Ramadhan also expressed his disappointment and grief. He felt the police's actions were in stark contrast to their motto of protecting the people.
"Defending the country feels difficult if the country doesn't also defend the people. The institutions that should protect it instead crush and kill," wrote Iqbal Ramadhan, quoted by VOI from his personal Instagram.
He also expressed his condolences to the family of the late Affan Kurniawan, asking for fortitude in facing this tragedy.
"Farewell to Mr. Affan Kurniawan. A family hero, a community hero. Prayers and hugs for the bereaved family. Please provide information if there are any helplines for Mr. Affan's family and for all the victims of last night's demonstration," he continued.
5. Acha Septriasa
Actor Acha Septriasa also expressed her concern over the incident that befell the late Affan Kurniawan. She can only hope that Indonesia can improve after this incident.
"Get well soon, my country. It's so sad to see the footage circulating. Where can we find refuge? Innalillahi Wa Innailaihi Raajiun," concluded Acha Septriasa.
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