Densus 88 Also Examines Parents Of Terrorists Arrested In Batu Malang

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JAKARTA - The National Police's Anti-terror Detachment 88 also arrested the parents of HOK, a terrorism suspect who was arrested in the Batu area, Malang, East Java. They were secured for questioning. "Indeed, there are several people who have been questioned, including their parents or family," said Densus 88 Anti-terror Spokesperson, Kombes Aswin Siregar when confirmed, Thursday, August 1. However, it has not been conveyed in detail the results of the examination of the families of the HOK suspects, including the question of their possible involvement in the terrorism network. So far, it is only emphasized that only HOKs have been arrested in connection with acts of terrorism. Meanwhile, Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, said that HOK was known to be a sympathizer of one of the terrorism groups. Currently, further investigation continues. "The perpetrator is a sympathizer of Daulah Islamiyah," said Trunoyudo. In addition, HOK is said to be planning to carry out suicide bombings in two locations. However, it was not disclosed in detail about the plan, especially regarding time. "Rencanakan melakukan bom keri di dua tempat perbadah di Malang, Jawa Timur,” kata Trunoyudo.

In this case, HOK is suspected of under Article 15 in conjunction with Article 7 and or Article 9 of Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning amendments to Law Number 15 of 2003 concerning Stipulation of Government Regulations in lieu of Law Number 1 of 2002 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism.