House of Representatives Demands Police Transparency in Bripda MS Case: 'Nothing Must Be Covered Up!'

Jakarta, VIVA – Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Rano Alfath, has urged the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to thoroughly investigate the alleged assault by Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer Bripda MS, which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old madrasah student identified as AT in Tual, Maluku.

Rano demanded that the legal process against Bripda MS be conducted openly, with no attempts to conceal the facts.

“We are calling for this case to be investigated thoroughly, transparently and professionally. No party should be allowed to cover up the facts or obstruct the legal process. The state must be present to ensure that justice is truly upheld,” Rano said in a statement on Monday, 23 February 2026.

Rano stated that transparency is the key to maintaining public trust in the police institution.

Furthermore, Rano also cautioned investigators against allowing any party to intervene in the case that claimed AT’s life.

“We are also requesting security guarantees for the victim’s family to protect them from pressure by certain parties during the pursuit of justice,” he said.

He further emphasised that protection of the victim’s family is a priority that must not be neglected.

In this case, Rano also instructed that there must be no room for acts of intimidation that could discourage the victim’s family from seeking justice.

“Ensure there is no intimidation of the victim’s family. They are entitled to protection and legal certainty. All processes must be conducted openly so the public can see that justice is truly upheld without discrimination,” he stated.

Commission III of the DPR RI, he said, will monitor developments in this case periodically to ensure that Polri’s commitment to professionalism is not merely a promise on paper.

“The commitment to transparency must be demonstrated through concrete action, from the investigation process through to trial. We will oversee proceedings to ensure the legal process runs without intervention, without pressure, and without compromise on justice,” Rano concluded.