The Results Of Afif Maulana's Exhumation-Autopsy: Died As A Result Of Falling From A Height Of 14.7 Meters

Press conference results from the exhumation of Afif Maulana's death (1st)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Illegal Forensic Doctors Association (PDFMI) revealed the cause of Afif Maulana's death due to falling from a height of 14.7 meters. The conclusion is based on the results of the exhumation and autopsy that have been carried out.

Afif Maulana is a student who was found dead floating in the Batang Kuranji River, Padang, West Sumatra on June 9, 2024.

"From the results of our investigation, the cause of death of the deceased was serious injuries in several areas, especially in the waist, back, and head, which caused fractures in the back of the head and serious brain injuries. This is the result of a blunt injury that occurred due to falling from a height," said the Head of the FDFMI Exhumation Team, Ade Firmansyah, quoted Thursday, September 26.

Based on the analysis of the abrasions on the left shoulder and the torn on the left leg appeared or Afif was still alive and then fell.

Then, in the bone sample, it was found that there were signs of intravity in the head, brain tissue, nasal bone and pubic bone. The cause is panic high or high pressure, in accordance with the calculation of the bridge height, Afif weight and the resulting pressure.

Afif's body also had wounds on the ribs due to the impact. From the impact, the juvenile bone was attracted and resulted in injury to the brain stem.

He emphasized that the forensic team did not find a match between Afif's injuries and the alleged abuse. Because, there are no injuries to the head.

"This potential energy will indeed exceed the tolerance of the human body. Where in the head area the limit is 1,800 joules, in the neck area 1,800-2,300 joules, for chest areas 60 joules, leg areas, more than 80 thousand joules," said Ade.

As a reminder, Afif was found dead floating in the Batang Kuranji River, Padang, West Sumatra on June 9, 2024. When found, there were bruises on the victim's back and stomach.

From the investigation of the Padang legal aid agency and the testimony of witnesses at the location, Afif and several of his colleagues were accused of a brawl and were later subjected to many acts of torture by members of the Sabhara Polda West Sumatra.