Chilling Evidence of Andrie Yunus Acid Attack: Helmet Melted and Shirt Destroyed
Police continue investigating the acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, which occurred in Central Jakarta. Officers revealed that the victim’s shirt even melted after contact with the corrosive liquid suspected to be acid.
The attack occurred on Thursday evening, 12 March 2026. Police identified four suspected perpetrators in the case, and the suspects had tracked Andrie Yunus’s movements before carrying out the attack in the Senen area of Central Jakarta.
In circulating CCTV footage, the victim was sprayed with acid whilst riding a motorcycle. The victim immediately felt severe heat and dropped his motorcycle at the roadside, screaming hysterically.
Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Kombes Reynold Hutagalung stated that the force had processed the crime scene and secured several pieces of evidence, including the victim’s torn and melted shirt. Evidence was submitted to the National Police Forensic Laboratory (Puslabfor) for investigative purposes.
“Submitting samples of the victim’s shirt and helmet to Puslabfor to determine what chemical compounds were present, resulting in the victim’s burns and damage to the clothing,” Reynold told journalists on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Additionally, police discovered a helmet believed to belong to a suspect. This helmet has been sent to Puslabfor to identify DNA from the alleged perpetrator.
“On 15 March 2026, we submitted the helmet believed to belong to the suspect to the National Police Criminal Investigation Division for fingerprint examination and to Puslabfor to obtain DNA belonging to the suspected perpetrator,” he explained.
Andrie Yunus sustained several injuries from the attack. He remains receiving treatment at RSCM Hospital. The hospital indicated that the victim’s condition is gradually improving.
Police pledged to thoroughly investigate the acid attack on Andrie Yunus. Metropolitan Police Chief Irjen Asep Edi Suheri stated the case would be handled transparently and professionally in accordance with instructions from President Prabowo Subianto.
“We affirm that the Metro Jaya Police are committed to handling this case professionally, transparently, and accountably. These steps are being carried out in accordance with the President’s direction and the Police Chief’s instructions so that all stages proceed professionally and transparently through to completion,” stated Asep during a press conference at Metro Jaya Police Headquarters in Jakarta on Monday, 16 March.
He stated that handling the case prioritises careful deliberation. He noted that every piece of information released to the public should not cause misleading speculation.
“We prioritise careful deliberation so that every piece of information provided to the public has been verified,” he said.