Police officer killed in hit-and-run during night patrol in Bandung
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A police officer in Bandung, Indonesia, died after being hit by a sedan while on night patrol.
- The driver of the sedan fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities.
- The officer, Aiptu Asep Suhara, was a member of the Sat Samapta Polrestabes Bandung and is survived by his wife and four children.
Aiptu Asep Suhara, a member of the Sat Samapta Polrestabes Bandung, tragically died after being struck by a fleeing sedan during a night patrol. The incident occurred on Jalan Merdeka in Bandung early Sunday morning. Suhara was reportedly on duty when the hit-and-run occurred, succumbing to his injuries at the scene.
Following the collision, the driver of the sedan fled the area. However, police quickly initiated a pursuit and successfully apprehended the suspect. The Polrestabes Bandung expressed condolences to Suhara's family, emphasizing the officer's sacrifice while performing his duties. The department's leadership visited the family's home to offer support.
Suhara leaves behind a wife and four children. His death highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during their patrols. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with official statements from the Polrestabes Bandung pending further details. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated officer who died in the line of duty.
The Kapolrestabes Bandung conveys condolences to the bereaved family and will follow up on the incident, as a form of attention and care for members who died in the line of duty.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.