Police Finally Arrested Grandpa's Little Abuser With Special Needs

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TARAKAN - Tarakan Police, North Kalimantan, arrested four minors who were suspected of beating a grandfather who had mental retardation.

"Regarding the incident, the Tarakan Police Criminal Investigation Unit has followed up by securing the four children suspected of molesting a grandfather on Saturday night, February 11," said Tarakan Police Chief AKBP Ronaldo Maradona as quoted by Antara, Sunday, February 12.

Currently, investigators have carried out intensive examinations, accompanied by their parents.

"The examination is in accordance with the laws and regulations regarding the juvenile criminal justice system," said Ronaldo.

This is related to the viral video from CCTV results showing four children, one of which is kicking from behind a grandfather who has mental retardation

The incident occurred at Al Ma' Arif Mosque on Jalan Yos Sudarso, Tarakan, Thursday night, February 9, as a result, the victim suffered a number of wounds all over his body.

"This incident certainly hurt humanity a lot. On the other hand, hopefully this event will be a reflection," said Ronaldo.

He emphasized that his party, the Tarakan Police, will enforce the law, according to the rules that apply as material for introspection with all Tarakan residents to pay attention and continue to teach good character towards children and all the younger generation.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Criminal and Investigation Unit (Kasat Reskrim) of the Tarakan Police, Iptu M Khomaini, said that as a result of the abuse, the victim suffered head injuries, and his face had abrasions due to being hit on the floor.

"We have sent the perpetrators home. They are 12 to 14 years old. One is suspected of being the perpetrator who carried out the prosecution and we make three children witnesses," said Khomaini.