Bandung Confinement Case: DPR Member Urges Full Rehabilitation for Victim

A member of House Commission IX, Netty Prasetiyani Aher, has expressed deep concern over the alleged confinement and torture of a woman in Bandung Regency. Netty assessed that the case leaves not only legal issues but also requires the state’s full attention to the victim’s health recovery. “Our attention must not stop at the legal process. What is no less important is ensuring the victim receives optimal healthcare and rehabilitation services,” Netty said in a statement on Tuesday (23/6/2026). Based on circulating information, she said, the victim was found in a distressing condition with impaired mobility, difficulty speaking, vision problems, and various physical injuries believed to be the result of prolonged violence. According to Netty, this condition requires comprehensive and continuous medical treatment, ranging from physical care, medical rehabilitation, and physiotherapy to mental health recovery. “The victim is believed to have experienced violence and isolation over a long period. The impact is not only physical wounds but also deep psychological trauma. Therefore, mental health services must be a primary part of the recovery process,” she stressed. The PKS politician requested that the Ministry of Health, through the healthcare facilities handling the victim, ensure all rehabilitation needs are provided maximally without being hindered by administrative or financing issues. Netty also highlighted the importance of ongoing support from psychologists and psychiatrists. According to her, trauma recovery cannot be resolved merely through initial examinations but requires a long process until the victim is able to resume a normal life. “The victim’s mental health must receive the same level of attention as her physical health. Support must not stop after the victim leaves the hospital but must continue until she is fully recovered,” she said. Furthermore, she assessed that this alleged confinement case serves as a reminder of the importance of strengthening early detection systems for victims of violence, especially women in vulnerable and isolated situations. “This case, which only came to light after many years, demonstrates the importance of protection networks and health services that are more responsive to signs of violence,” she said. She expressed hope that all parties would seriously oversee the victim’s recovery process and ensure the victim’s rights to health, safety, and a better future are fulfilled. “The victim needs justice, but also needs the opportunity to recover and continue her life. The state must be present to oversee both of these simultaneously,” she concluded.