Father allegedly stabs daughter 8 times in Lampung, citing drug-induced hallucinations
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A father in Lampung, Indonesia, allegedly stabbed his 10-year-old daughter eight times while hallucinating from methamphetamine use.
- The police reported that the father, identified as RY, believed the child was not his biological daughter due to drug-induced hallucinations and jealousy towards his wife.
- The perpetrator has been arrested and faces charges under Indonesia's domestic violence and child protection laws, with a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.
A shocking incident has emerged from Tulang Bawang Barat, Lampung, where a father allegedly stabbed his own daughter multiple times. The horrific act, reportedly carried out by a 32-year-old man identified as RY, involved eight stab wounds to his 10-year-old daughter, ARP, leaving her in critical condition. This case highlights the devastating consequences of drug abuse, particularly methamphetamine, on individuals and families.
So the perpetrator finished consuming methamphetamine, he went home and felt that the victim was not his biological child, so he committed the abuse.
According to the Head of the Tulang Bawang Barat Police, AKBP Sendi Anton, RY was allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine when he returned home and attacked his daughter. The police report indicates that RY experienced hallucinations, believing ARP was not his biological child. This delusion, coupled with alleged jealousy towards his wife, fueled the violent assault. The police have detained RY and are pursuing charges under Indonesia's laws concerning the eradication of domestic violence and the protection of children.
The perpetrator hallucinated, he had just consumed methamphetamine. So there was jealousy towards his wife and when he saw the victim, he felt she was not his biological child until the abuse occurred.
The chronology of the event, as described by police, details that ARP was watching television after returning from school when her father, RY, approached her and began the brutal attack. The stab wounds were inflicted on her torso, resulting in severe bleeding. After the attack, RY fled the scene, while the family rushed ARP to the hospital. The severity of the injuries underscores the extreme violence of the act.
For the maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive issue of drug abuse in Indonesia and its tragic impact on innocent lives. The legal repercussions for RY are significant, with potential imprisonment of up to 10 years. CNN Indonesia's reporting emphasizes the details of the assault and the legal framework being applied, reflecting a commitment to justice for the victim and accountability for the perpetrator. The focus remains on the criminal act and its immediate causes, as presented by law enforcement.
The perpetrator went home, saw the victim eating in front of the television because she had just returned from school. A moment later, the perpetrator immediately approached the victim and rained blows with a knife.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.