Having No Medical Expenses, Families In Tangerang Keep ODGJ In A Hut Similar To A Goat Cage

Gubung is like a goat cage that is used as a place to put an ODGJ in prison in Tangerang Regency/ Photo: IST

TANGERANG - A 20-year-old man was shackled by his family in a hut similar to a goat pen in the Pasar Kemis area, Tangerang Regency. The head of the Tangerang Regency Social Service (Kadinsos), Aziz Gunawan, admitted that he received reports from residents on Wednesday, August 17.

"The victim's parents were separated and didn't pay attention so they took drugs. Finally, they had a mental disorder. So their family was shackled," Aziz said when confirmed, Thursday, August 18.

Aziz said, the victim suffered from People With Mental Disorders (ODGJ). Moreover, the family did not have the money to take care of the victim, so they were exiled.

"Yes, that's right, ODGJ. That's how the family is when they get stuck in family matters, it often happens. It's only been a few days since they were placed there, that's exactly what it is," he said.

Now the victim has been referred to the Grogol Hospital, West Jakarta. To take further action.

"Going to the RSJ is correct. We will bear the costs," he said.

Regarding the victim's family, Aziz said he would communicate and provide education so that it would not be repeated.

"If the development is complete, our family will still provide awareness, education, and assessment," he concluded.