Komnas PA: Stepmother Of Balita Persecution In Tangerang Confesses, She Works For The Responsibility Of 4 Children's Needs, Unemployed Husbands

The stepmother of the alleged perpetrator of child abuse in Tangerang/ Photo; Jehan/VOI

TANGERANG Chairman of the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA), Lia Latifah revealed the factors behind the stepmother with the initials RE (38) committing acts of violence against her child IR (4). According to RE's confession in front of Komnas PA, he admitted that he was stressed due to economic problems.

"There are many factors. So, yesterday the mother worked alone and her husband had not worked so she had to bear the economic burden for her four children," Lia told reporters, Monday, November 20.

In addition, there are also other factors, namely household problems because they take care of their four children, including IR. He admitted that he felt burdened until he finally lost control and then abused the victim.

"Then, he has a baby too and all households must be fulfilled as well. Well, this is the reason behind this mother getting control of her own child. Now, this means that there are situations and conditions that may make this mother burdened," he said.

On that basis, his party plans to examine the psychology of the alleged perpetrator to find out the real motive for RE committing this heinous act.

"Well, this is what we have to find out more. Therefore, to what extent will the pressure be, there will be psychological assistance. Later, from the psychologist's statement, we will follow up," he said.

IR (4) was allegedly abused by his stepmother, RE (38) until she suffered bleeding wounds. The incident occurred in the perpetrator's rented house at the Class 1 LP Complex, Tangerang City.

Bowo as the head of the local RT confirmed the incident. Worse, the abuse was discovered by his biological father, BA (38).

"He (the perpetrator) lived in my neighborhood for only a month. The victim was beaten with his head on the floor until he was bleeding. His father actually knew, he just kept quiet," Bowo told VOI, Sunday, November 19.

Bowo also said that his neighbors often listen to the screams of the victim. However, no one took action, because they felt they did not want to interfere with the family.