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Suspect in Brutal 3-Year Captivity Case Placed in Special CCTV-Monitored Cell
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Suspect in Brutal 3-Year Captivity Case Placed in Special CCTV-Monitored Cell

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taufik Hidayat, a suspect in a brutal assault, has been placed in a special, CCTV-monitored cell by West Java Police.
  • The victim, YTR, allegedly suffered severe injuries, including vision impairment and speech difficulties, after being held captive for three years.
  • Police are conducting a thorough investigation, involving psychological experts, into the alleged sadistic nature of the assault.

West Java Police have placed Taufik Hidayat, the suspect accused of severely assaulting and holding a woman captive for three years, in a special cell equipped with CCTV surveillance. The move aims to ensure maximum oversight during the ongoing investigation into the alleged brutality.

Hidayat, 30, was arrested on Tuesday in Ciparay, Bandung Regency. The victim, identified as YTR, 29, reportedly sustained grievous injuries, including partial blindness, a cleft lip, difficulty speaking, and inability to walk, during her alleged three-year ordeal in a rented room in Cileunyi, Bandung Regency. Her family reported the case to the West Java Regional Police on June 12, 2026.

Then, we are detaining the suspect in a special cell equipped with CCTV, placed alone, and under our full supervision.

— Irjen Pol Rudi SetiawanThe West Java Police Chief explained the security measures taken for the suspect in the assault case.

Kapolda Jabar Irjen Pol Rudi Setiawan stated that Hidayat underwent health and identity checks before being formally detained. "We will conduct further examinations, including involving several experts, such as psychological experts," Rudi said, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the investigation due to the alleged sadistic and extreme nature of the suspect's actions. The victim is currently receiving intensive care at Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in Bandung.

Tomorrow, the examination will continue, including bringing in experts such as psychological experts.

— Irjen Pol Rudi SetiawanThe Police Chief outlined the next steps in the investigation, which will involve expert consultations.
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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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