Police question family of doctor who allegedly died by suicide after intimidation

Authorities in Kupang are conducting an investigation into the family of Dr. Eliza Princila Utami Pakaenoni, a physician who was found dead in her home. The inquiry involves the questioning of her parents, Gabriel Pakaenoni and Nur Azizah, along with her sister, Tiara Pakaenoni, by the Directorate of Women and Children Protection and Eradication of Human Trafficking (PPA and PPO) of the NTT Regional Police.

The examination of the family members commenced on Friday morning and proceeded with legal counsel present. The Director of PPA and PPO, Kombes Nova Irone Surentu, confirmed that the family members were being questioned in relation to a police report filed by the family. However, the specific details of the investigation remained undisclosed as the process was ongoing.

Dr. Icha was reportedly found to have died by suicide on Friday afternoon, June 26, in her residence. Initial reports suggest that her death was linked to severe depression and psychological distress stemming from alleged intimidation by three members of the East Nusa Tenggara (TTU) DPRD. The incident reportedly occurred on June 13 while she was treating a patient who had been bitten by a snake at the emergency unit of Leona Hospital in Kefamenanu.

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Yes, it is true that Dr. Icha's family is being questioned according to the police report filed by the family.

The three DPRD members identified as being involved in the alleged intimidation are Therezius Lazakar (Golkar), Robert Tubani (PKB), and Veronika Lake (PDIP). Notably, the snakebite victim, whose life was saved by Dr. Icha, is reportedly related to one of the accused DPRD members, Therezius Lazakar. The family of Dr. Icha had previously filed a report with the Polda NTT on Friday, July 3, naming these three DPRD members and an additional individual, a Civil Servant Veterinarian with the initials MMS from the TTU Animal Husbandry Office.

Dr. Icha was laid to rest on Monday, June 29, with thousands of mourners in attendance. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting concerns about the treatment of healthcare professionals and the potential impact of intimidation on their well-being.

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So the details of the examination cannot yet be known.