Knows That He Is A Fugitive From The Police, The Main Perpetrator In The Stabbing Of TNI Members, Pratu Sahdi, Surrenders

Case release at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters (Rizky AP/VOI)

JAKARTA - The police stated that Baharudin, who was the main perpetrator of the stabbing of Pratu Sahdi, had been arrested. The perpetrator turned himself in after learning of his status as a fugitive.

"Yes (the main perpetrator, ed) has been arrested," said the Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Tubagus Ade Hidayat, when confirmed, Thursday, January 20.

Baharudin was detained in the Muara Baru area, North Jakarta, Wednesday, January 19. He was arrested after surrendering himself to his boss, who then contacted the police.

"Yes, he gave himself up to his boss, he said he was on the ship. Then we picked him up," said Tubagus.

In addition to the main perpetrator, said Tubagus, his party has also arrested one other fugitive. He was the perpetrator who played a role in helping beat Pratu Sahdi.

However, the identity of the perpetrator was not further elaborated. It was only emphasized that his party was still hunting for one other fugitive. "There's only one person we're still looking for," said Tubagus

Meanwhile, in the case of the beating that occurred in the Pluit Reservoir area, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, the police have named 6 suspects. Where, some of them have been arrested.

Currently, the suspects who have been arrested are charged with Article 170 regarding beatings and 351 of the Criminal Code concerning persecution.