East Lombok Police Arrest 10 Suspected Perpetrators Of Rape Of Student Disabilities

Illustration of the perpetrator of the crime was arrested (ANTARA)

LOMBOK East Lombok Police arrested 10 people suspected of raping a student with a disability who is still a student. Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the East Lombok Police, AKP I Made Darma Yulia Putra, confirmed that the ten perpetrators are now being detained for further legal proceedings.

"The ten people arrested had the initials R, R, L, A, M, M, H, R, R, and S," said AKP Made Darma Yulia Putra in his statement on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The arrests were made at the residence of each perpetrator without a fight. This process stems from reports from the victim's parents who suspect a change in the physical condition of their child. After a pregnancy test was carried out, the victim tested positive for pregnancy, indicating an act of sexual violence.

"The victim's parents began to suspect after seeing their child's stomach grow. They then bought a pregnancy test kit to confirm, and the results were positive," explained AKP Made Darma.

This case was revealed after one of the main perpetrators gave a confession, which then triggered the arrest of another perpetrator on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Based on the investigation, the victim was found to have experienced repeated sexual violence by the perpetrators.

The perpetrators were charged with Article 81 of Law Number 17 of 2016 concerning Child Protection, in conjunction with Article 76D of Law Number 35 of 2014, and Article 6 of Law Number 12 of 2022. The legal process is ongoing with a zero-tolerance approach.

"This case is very serious. We will ensure that the legal process runs as fairly as possible. In addition, psychological assistance has been provided to the victim and his family to help overcome trauma," added AKP Made Darma.

This case received widespread attention, especially regarding the importance of child protection, including children with disabilities. "Child protection, especially those with special needs, is our top priority," said AKP Made Darma Yulia Putra.

The East Lombok Police are committed to upholding justice and supporting the recovery of victims in the face of the psychological impact of this tragic incident.