Police Name 18 Suspects Of Santri Persecution In Kuningan

Kapolres Kuningan AKBP Willy Andrian when giving a statement at the Kuningan Police Station, West Java, Wednesday (6/12/2023). (ANTARA/Fathnur Rohman)

KUNINGAN - Kuningan Resort Police, West Java, named 18 suspects in the case of mistreatment of a student in the area who caused the death toll.

"We have named six suspects and detained at the Kuningan Police because they are in the adult category. Meanwhile, 12 other people are still minors and are currently under surveillance and coordination with related parties," said Head of Kuningan Police, AKBP Willy Andrian in Kuningan, as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, December 6.

He explained, because this case is still in the investigation stage, his party did not convey in detail the identity of the victims or the perpetrators.

However, the legal process continues to be carried out to uphold justice for victims.

The abuse case, said Willy, occurred on Thursday (31/11) at the boarding school in Kuningan Regency. His party immediately arrested the perpetrators to investigate this alleged abuse case and finally named them suspects.

As for the motive, the perpetrators took the action due to emotions because the victim was suspected of stealing goods.

However, the alleged theft is still uncertain.

Willy also admitted that he deeply regretted that the suspects had the heart to take vigilant actions on their own until the victim lost his life.

"The motive is that the victim is suspected of committing theft. However, it is not justified to take justice into their own hands, let alone commit criminal acts such as beatings," said Willy.

The police chief said that as a result of the incident, the victim suffered bruises and bruises on several parts of the body.

Although he was rushed to the hospital for treatment, said Willy, the victim was finally declared dead.

Due to this incident, he emphasized that educators must always supervise their students, especially providing guidance and education so that they do not take actions that are against the law.

"Even if there is an act of theft, it can be directed to law enforcement. We have the Kuningan Police or at least handed it over to the nearest police station. Don't be vigilant yourself," he said.

His party emphasized that they would investigate this case thoroughly by following the applicable legal procedures.

"We will carry out legal processes in accordance with statutory regulations and for minors we will use the juvenile justice system," he said.