House of Representatives Urges Police Not to Intervene in Brimob Officer Case over Teenager's Death
Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) Rano Alfath has urged the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to investigate the death of AT, aged 14, in a transparent and professional manner. The PKB politician warned that Polri must not allow any intervention in the legal proceedings against the suspect, Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) member Second Brigadier Masia Siahaya.
“No party should be allowed to cover up facts or obstruct the legal process. The state must be present to ensure that justice is truly upheld,” Rano said in a written statement on the PKB Faction’s website, quoted on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
Rano emphasised that transparency is key to maintaining public trust in the police institution. He said he wanted to ensure that the state is truly present in upholding justice. He also reminded the government to guarantee protection for the victim’s family, who are vulnerable to intimidation.
“Ensure there is no intimidation against the victim’s family. They are entitled to protection and legal certainty,” he said.
According to Rano, law enforcement officers must ensure the safety and comfort of Arianto’s family in seeking justice in Tual City, Maluku. He stated that there must be no room for intimidation that could discourage the family from pursuing justice.
“All proceedings must be conducted openly so the public can see that justice is truly upheld without discrimination,” Rano said.
Tual District Police have named Second Brigadier Masia as a suspect in an assault resulting in the death of AT. Masia is a member of Brimob Company I, Battalion C Pelopor, who was monitoring illegal street racing when AT passed by on a motorcycle on the morning of Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Masia allegedly struck AT with a helmet, causing the victim to be thrown from the motorcycle. The victim was taken to Karel Sadsuitubun Regional General Hospital but died while receiving treatment.
Head of Public Relations for Maluku Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Rositah Umasugi, previously stated that Second Brigadier MS is undergoing both criminal and ethical proceedings. She said that Second Brigadier MS faces potential dishonourable discharge if found guilty of the violation.