Abuse case in Bandung 'beyond humanity,' says presidential aide
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman stated President Prabowo Subianto is concerned about the case of YTR, a woman allegedly held captive and abused for three years in Bandung.
- Dudung visited the victim in the hospital and described the alleged abuse as "beyond humanity," calling for the perpetrator, Taufik Hidayat, to face severe punishment.
- The incident highlights the need for increased community awareness and prompt reporting of suspicious activities to prevent similar occurrences.
Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman has stated that President Prabowo Subianto is closely monitoring the case of YTR, a woman allegedly held captive and severely abused for three years in Bandung, West Java. Dudung visited the victim at Hasan Sadikin Hospital and conveyed the President's directive that the case be handled strictly according to the law.
Abdurachman described the alleged actions of the suspect, Taufik Hidayat, as "beyond the limits of humanity." Witnessing the victim's condition, he emphasized the severity of her suffering and called for the perpetrator to receive the harshest possible punishment. The suspect, who was on the wanted list, was apprehended by police in the Majalaya area of Bandung.
The incident has prompted Dudung to urge the public to be more vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities immediately. This, he stated, is crucial to prevent similar cases from occurring in the future and to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.