West Java DPRD Backs Government's Full Coverage of Assault Victim's Medical Costs

West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) Chairman Buky Wibawa has fully endorsed the provincial government's commitment to cover all medical expenses for a victim of prolonged confinement and assault in Cileunyi, Bandung Regency. Wibawa stressed the DPRD's desire for a rapid and thorough approach to the victim's care, encompassing both immediate medical treatment and support following their recovery.

Wibawa specifically praised the West Java Governor for his swift response and direct assurance that the government would bear all the victim's medical costs. This assurance, he stated, significantly alleviates the financial burden on the victim and their family. "I also appreciate the Governor's step in directly stating that all treatment costs will be borne by the government," Wibawa said.

The governor's guarantee means the public no longer needs to organize donation drives to fund the victim's hospital care. While Wibawa acknowledged that individuals may still wish to contribute out of sympathy, he clarified that any donations received would go directly to the victim, not to cover hospital bills. "If the public wishes to provide assistance as a form of sympathy, of course, we cannot forbid it. That assistance becomes the victim's right directly, for example, through the provided account," he explained.

Authorities have identified Taufik Hidayat as a suspect in the case, accused of confining and assaulting the victim, identified as YTR, for approximately three years in a boarding house in Cileunyi. The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries, including impaired vision, difficulty speaking, and mobility issues, as a result of the alleged abuse.