Gercep Police Arrest Toreador Armor Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence, DPR: Handling Cases Don't Depend On Viral

Armor Toreador is a suspect in the persecution of his wife/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - The case of domestic violence (KDRT) experienced by celebrity Cut Intan Nabila by her husband, Amor Toreador, was responded quickly by the police. Commission III of the DPR hopes that the police will also work quickly in other cases that are not viral as in this case.

"We appreciate the fast work carried out by the Police. We in the DPR will definitely support the work of law enforcement, and hope that cases that are not viral, the police must also accelerate (move quickly) like this. Especially for small people who do not have privileges," said Member of Commission III Gilang Dhielafararez, Wednesday, August 14.

As is known, this case started with Cut Intan's own post showing a video of her abuse by her husband. The post made by Intan on Tuesday (13/8) morning immediately went viral and received great public attention because of her husband's heinous actions.

Cut Intan then made a report to the police in the afternoon and Amor Toreador was arrested at night at a hotel in Kemang, South Jakarta, allegedly while trying to escape. Gilang highlighted the speed of the police's action in handling the domestic violence case.

This is something good, and must continue. The Cut Intan Nabila case is a reminder that the police can actually act quickly and effectively in law enforcement. We hope that not only for viral cases, the police will take quick action," he said.

Gilang emphasized that the speed of police action must also be carried out in all domestic violence cases experienced by the community. He then mentioned the phenomenon of no viral no justice as stated by the Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, some time ago.

The fast handling of cases is the right of each victim, not a privilege that depends on the attention of the media or the public. Law enforcement officials and the government must ensure that all cases are handled with a consistent and fair response, without waiting for it to go viral," said Gilang.

"Don't just move quickly, only on issues that get the media or the public spotlight. This also includes other cases, not only domestic violence, and not only for the Police but applies to all law enforcers," added the legislator from the Central Java II electoral district.

Video of domestic violence uploaded by Cut Intan on his Instagram page has received the spotlight from the public, seen as having been watched 181 million times, getting likes 3.4 million, commenting 1.2 million and distributed 2.6 million until this morning. Not to mention that the video of violence has also been reposted by many other accounts.

"And of course the quick handling of cases like this is also thanks to the attention of the public. The reaction to public anger seen on social media has accelerated the investigation of cases. Today, netizens have a big role in the supervisory side of state institutions/agencies," said Gilang.

Nevertheless, Gilang gave his appreciation to the police who were able to quickly arrest the perpetrators and hoped that the law enforcement process in this case would be carried out in a transparent manner, especially since it has become a big public concern.

"There should be no gap in law enforcement. The law enforcement process must be carried out in a transparent and accountable manner," he said.

Meanwhile, Cut Intan admitted that he had experienced domestic violence repeatedly for 5 years of his marriage. Commission III of the DPR in charge of legal affairs hopes that the perpetrators can be punished accordingly. In the video of the violence circulating, Amor Toreador not only hit Cut Intan many times, but also seemed to kick his baby son.

"I condemn the violence, the actions of the perpetrators are very unacceptable. A husband and father should protect their families, not even give pain to their wives and children. It is natural for the public to be angry with the actions of the perpetrators," said Gilang.

Data from the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) is known to have 15,459 cases of violence from the beginning to the middle of 2024, of which 13,436 were experienced by women and 3,312 by men. Domestic violence is the highest case.

Meanwhile, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) noted that throughout 2023 there were 401,975 cases of violence. Gilang encouraged all domestic violence victims to dare to speak and report to the authorities as Cut Intan did.

"I appeal to all domestic violence victims to dare to report to the authorities, or ask for assistance from related institutions. Be it women or men, don't be afraid to speak up and report to the police when experiencing violence," said the Deputy Chairman of the DPR BKSAP.

Gilang also encouraged the Government to strengthen the optimization of the implementation of the Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence (PKDRT), the Child Protection Law and the Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence (TPKS). In addition to law enforcement from criminal elements, the recovery of victims of violence must also be a concern.

"The perpetrator was convicted criminally and the victim had to get psychological assistance to recover from trauma," concluded Gilang.