DistantNews
Police Raid Daycare, Find Children Bound; 30 Arrested

Police Raid Daycare, Find Children Bound; 30 Arrested

From CNN Indonesia · (14m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Police in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, raided a daycare center called Little Aresha after receiving reports of inhumane treatment of children.
  • Investigators found that toddlers' hands and feet were tied, with approximately 53 children identified as victims of alleged abuse.
  • Authorities have arrested 30 individuals, including the foundation's leader, caregivers, and security guards, and are continuing their investigation.

The discovery at the Little Aresha daycare in Yogyakarta has sent shockwaves through the community, revealing a disturbing pattern of mistreatment that authorities are calling "inhumane." Police actions, prompted by credible reports, led to a raid where the grim reality of bound children came to light. This incident, involving approximately 53 young victims, has understandably drawn widespread condemnation.

Indeed, on the 24th, we conducted a raid where it was a daycare center where our officers indeed saw firsthand that the children were treated inhumanely.

— Kompol Riski AdrianKasat Reskrim Polresta Yogyakarta (Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Polresta Yogyakarta) commenting on the raid.

Our investigation has led to the arrest of 30 individuals, encompassing the daycare's leadership, its caregivers, and security personnel. The Polresta Yogyakarta is committed to a thorough investigation, with the Women and Children's Services Unit working diligently to uncover the full extent of this abuse. The community is understandably outraged, and we are dedicated to ensuring justice for these vulnerable children.

In conclusion, it was inhumane because some had their feet tied, their hands tied, and so on. Generally, that's what I can explain.

— Kompol Riski AdrianKasat Reskrim Polresta Yogyakarta describing the conditions found at the daycare.

While the daycare's management has yet to issue a statement, the police's swift action and ongoing probe underscore the seriousness of the allegations. This case highlights the critical importance of vigilance and robust oversight in childcare facilities, ensuring that no child is subjected to such horrific conditions. We will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses.

If we talk about the violence we saw, it was around 53 people. By data.

— Kompol Riski AdrianKasat Reskrim Polresta Yogyakarta stating the number of children affected by the alleged abuse.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.