Family of Student Killed by Brimob Officers in Tual Seeks Protection from Witness and Victim Protection Agency
JAKARTA — The family of AT (14), a victim killed after alleged assault by Brimob member Bripda Mesias Siahay in Tual, Maluku, has filed a protection request with the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK).
Susilaningtias, Vice Chair of LPSK, explained that the request was submitted when the LPSK team met with the victim’s family on Friday, 6 March 2026.
“The family has submitted a protection request to LPSK. This includes AT’s sibling who, in addition to being a witness, is also a victim in this case,” said Susilaningtias when confirmed on Monday, 9 March 2026.
“For now, there are three family members who have submitted requests. Because they are also witnesses,” said Susilaningtias.
LPSK will subsequently review the protection request to determine whether there are any threats against the applicants.
If the request is approved, AT’s family is entitled to receive assistance during the legal process and medical recovery. Additionally, the victim’s family may also receive psychological support for trauma recovery and facilitation of restitution calculations for losses incurred.
Earlier, LPSK was scheduled to meet with AT’s family (14), a student allegedly assaulted by a Brimob officer in Tual, Maluku.
Susilaningtias stated that this outreach effort was conducted to offer protection to the victim’s family.
“Yes, LPSK plans to meet with the victim’s family. It may also be assisted by SSK (Friend of Witnesses and Victims) there,” said Susilaningtias when confirmed on Monday, 23 February 2026.
She also ensured that the victim’s family has the right to obtain protection during the legal process.
“If the sibling is also a victim, protection can be requested from LPSK. The sibling can also serve as a witness in this case. As both a witness and a victim, they are entitled to protection,” she stated.
Furthermore, Susilaningtias noted that if the victim’s family submits a protection request, they will receive psychological support for trauma recovery.