Skull Fracture, Johar Baru Resident Died Due To Persecuted By Hospital Security

ILLUSTRATION

JAKARTA - Iwan Kurniawan, a resident of Kampung Rawa, Johar Baru District, Central Jakarta, died after being beaten by a number of security guards at a hospital in the Paseban area, Senen District.

Based on the information gathered, the victim was beaten up for being accused of stealing by the perpetrators of the beating. Although he was treated at the hospital, the victim's life could not be saved. The victim suffered serious head injuries.

Dindin, one of the victim's family, confirmed the incident that happened to his family.

"The victim's head was cracked, his eyes were black and there were internal injuries. Iwan's body is still at the RSCM for an autopsy," Dindin told reporters, Tuesday, October 26.

Dindin said he had reported the case to the Central Jakarta Metro Police. He hopes that the Central Jakarta Metro Police can reveal the death of the victim, which is considered unnatural.

"We have also reported to the Central Jakarta Metro Police," he said.

Meanwhile, the Senen Police Chief, Police Commissioner Ari Susanto, confirmed that a number of hospital security officers had been arrested. There were 10 people who were secured for inspection, from management and security guards.

"The case is being handled by the Central Jakarta Metro Police. The victim has died (Tuesday 26 October) and the cause of death is still under investigation," he said.