Yahya Waloni Wasn't Imprisoned For His Disease

Yahya Waloni (Source: Screenshot of Hadith TV)

JAKARTA - The Criminal Investigation Police arrested Ustaz Yahya Waloni on suspicion of blasphemy. But not long after being arrested, he was not detained in iron bars, instead, he was placed in the hospital.

Yahya Waloni was arrested at his residence in Permata Housing, Cluster Dragon, Cileungsi, Bogor Regency, West Java, on Thursday, August 26.

The arrest of Yahya was based on the police report (LP) number LP/B/0287/IV/2021/BARESKRIM dated 27 April 2021. In the report, Yahya was considered to have insulted the Bible in his lecture.

In fact, Yahya has been named a suspect in a case of alleged blasphemy or blasphemy. However, he was not held in a detention cell.

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan, said that Yahya had to be sent to the Police Hospital, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta. Because shortly after being arrested his health declined.

"The person concerned was taken to the Police Hospital because of his weak condition and is currently being treated at the Police Hospital", said Ramadhan.

With his declining condition, Yahya had to receive medical treatment. Observations related to his health were also carried out to find information about his illness.

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono, said that based on the results of the medical team's examination, Yahya was known to have a history of heart disease. Moreover, even before being examined, Yahya complained of shortness of breath.

"Heart swelling", said Argo.

With his health condition that needed attention and treatment, it was decided that Yahya Waloni was sent to the hospital. This means that Yahya is not being held in a detention cell but a hospital.

However, it remains under the supervision of investigators. Of course, the media team also monitors the progress of his health.

"The suspect Yahya Waloni was detained last night. His status has been detained, but because of his health he has been sent to the Police Hospital", said Argo.