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TNI comments on alleged soldier assault of police member in Palmerah
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TNI comments on alleged soldier assault of police member in Palmerah

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian military (TNI) has commented on an alleged incident where a TNI soldier assaulted a National Police (Polri) member.
  • The alleged assault occurred at the Police dormitory in Palmerah, West Jakarta.
  • The TNI stated they respect the ongoing legal process and that the facts are still under investigation.

Indonesia's military headquarters (Mabes TNI) has addressed an alleged incident involving a TNI soldier assaulting a member of the National Police (Polri) at the Police dormitory in Palmerah, West Jakarta.

Mayjen Muhammad Nas, Head of the TNI Information Center, stated that the military respects the ongoing legal proceedings related to the event. "Regarding the news, we respect all legal processes," Nas told CNN Indonesia on Wednesday.

Regarding the news, we respect all legal processes.

— Mayjen Muhammad NasCommenting on the alleged assault incident and the ongoing investigation.

Nas emphasized that no conclusions have been reached as investigators are still gathering facts. "Currently, the case is still in the investigation stage by the authorities, so all legal facts cannot yet be concluded," he said. He did not respond when asked if any TNI soldiers were being examined by Military Police in connection with the alleged assault.

Previous media reports indicated the assault occurred on Friday, July 31. The victim reportedly died after receiving medical treatment. The incident was also reportedly reported to the Palmerah Police Station.

Currently, the case is still in the investigation stage by the authorities, so all legal facts cannot yet be concluded.

— Mayjen Muhammad NasEmphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and facts are not yet concluded.
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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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