Komnas HAM Uncovers Personnel Behind Human Torture In Cages Langkat Regent, Kapendam I/BB Waits For Investigation

Head of Pendam I/Bukit Barisan Colonel Inf. Donald Erickson Silitonga (number 2 from left) provides information. (ANTARA/HO)

MEDAN - The Bukit Barisan Military Command I confirmed that it was waiting for the results of the police investigation regarding the Komnas HAM statement regarding the possibility that individual TNI soldiers were involved in caged detention in the private house of the Langkat Regent.

"Kodam I/BB supports the legal process and law enforcement (Law Supremacy) for any Indonesian Army soldiers in their ranks," said Head of the I/Bukit Barisan Military Command Colonel Inf. Donald Erickson Silitonga, as quoted by Antara, Thursday, March 3.

Donald said this problem is still being handled by the Police. If during the investigation by the Police there are elements of the Indonesian Army who are involved, they will definitely be transferred to Pomdam I/BB and will be followed up in accordance with applicable legal provisions and mechanisms.

"We all uphold the law and the principle of the presumption of innocence. The legal process refers to the fulfillment of evidence in the form of evidence and statements of witnesses. If the evidence is sufficient and leads to the involvement of individual members of the Indonesian Army, we will take firm action according to the provisions laid down. happen," he said.

Kapendam said that in handling this problem, the police must respect the legal process that is being carried out by the police.

Police stressed that they work according to the rule of law. It is certain that Kodam I/BB and all line units will not interfere in the ongoing legal process.

"We assure you that there will be no intervention in any form in the legal process," said the Head of Pendam I/BB.