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North Luwu PPA Chief Removed Amid Detainee Assault Allegations
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North Luwu PPA Chief Removed Amid Detainee Assault Allegations

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in North Luwu, South Sulawesi, are investigating allegations that a police officer assaulted a detainee.
  • The officer, identified as the head of the Women and Children Protection Unit, has been removed from his post pending an investigation.
  • The detainee, a suspect in a separate assault case, was hospitalized after the alleged incident.

An investigation is underway into allegations that a police officer in North Luwu, South Sulawesi, assaulted a detainee, leading to the victim being hospitalized. The Professional and Security Division (Propam) of the North Luwu Police has taken charge of the case, summoning witnesses and questioning the officer involved.

Yes, currently the propam is handling it by summoning a number of witnesses and examining the police officer concerned.

— AKP SapriHead of Public Relations for the North Luwu Police, confirming the investigation into the alleged assault.

The accused officer, identified as the head of the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) with the rank of Inspector (Ipda), has been suspended from his position. "The officer has been removed from his position as head of the PPA Unit of the North Luwu Police," stated AKP Sapri, Head of Public Relations for the North Luwu Police.

The officer has been removed from his position as head of the PPA Unit of the North Luwu Police.

— AKP SapriHead of Public Relations for the North Luwu Police, announcing the suspension of the accused officer.

Despite the suspension, the police department assures a thorough and professional investigation to determine the chronology and motive behind the alleged assault. "Of course, we will work professionally, and if it is proven, stern sanctions will be imposed," Sapri added. The victim, identified by the initials CSTA, aged 21, is a suspect in an assault case being handled by the North Luwu Police. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, July 24, while the detainee was undergoing proceedings for his case.

Of course, we will work professionally, and if it is proven, stern sanctions will be imposed.

— AKP SapriHead of Public Relations for the North Luwu Police, vowing strict action if the allegations are proven.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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