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Indonesian Police Probe Lawmakers Over Alleged Intimidation of Deceased Doctor

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • North Central Timor Police are investigating allegations that three regional lawmakers intimidated a doctor who later died.
  • The police chief stated the investigation is professional, objective, and transparent, focusing on evidence and witness testimonies.
  • Authorities are collecting medical records and will question the lawmakers, while also consulting legal and psychological experts to determine if intimidation constitutes a criminal offense.

North Central Timor Police in East Nusa Tenggara are intensifying their investigation into allegations of intimidation against Dr. Icha, who died after reportedly facing pressure from three regional lawmakers. The police are committed to a thorough and impartial process, emphasizing that the handling of the case relies on concrete evidence and witness accounts.

Today, the process of taking statements from witnesses is still ongoing. Investigators continue to work to gather facts to shed light on this event. The results of the witness examinations will be reported after the entire examination process is complete.

— Eliana PapoteNorth Central Timor Police Chief Eliana Papote provided an update on the ongoing investigation.

Police Chief Eliana Papote confirmed that witness interviews are ongoing to gather facts and clarify the events. Investigators are specifically interviewing colleagues who were on duty with Dr. Icha at the emergency room on the day of the incident. Additionally, police are coordinating with Leona Hospital to obtain the doctor's medical records, which may shed light on her health and psychological condition during treatment following the alleged intimidation.

We are also coordinating with criminal law experts and psychologists to assess whether the alleged intimidation meets the elements of a criminal act or not. Everything is done based on facts and applicable legal provisions.

— Eliana PapotePolice Chief Eliana Papote explained the steps taken to legally evaluate the intimidation allegations.

To further strengthen the investigation, the three implicated members of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of North Central Timor will be summoned for clarification. The police are also seeking input from criminal law and psychology experts to assess whether the alleged intimidation meets the criteria for a criminal offense. Beyond the immediate investigation, police are engaged in preventive measures to maintain public order and are in communication with the victim's family, urging them to trust the legal process and refrain from taking retaliatory actions. Coordination also extends to the DPRD's honor council and the local branch of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the situation and its professional implications.

The police have approached the deceased's family to fully entrust the handling of the case to the police and not to take retaliatory actions.

— Eliana PapotePolice Chief Eliana Papote described efforts to ensure community stability during the investigation.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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