LPSK Receives Three Protection Requests Related to Student Death Case Involving Brimob Assault in Tual
Jakarta, Kompas.com — The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has received three protection requests related to a case of alleged assault by Bripda Mesias Siahaya against a minor identified as AT in Tual City, Maluku, which resulted in death.
LPSK Vice Chairwoman Susilaningtias stated that the three requests were submitted by parties directly involved in the incident: the victim, a witness, and the victim’s family.
“This incident involves alleged assault that caused serious injuries and resulted in death. In this context, witnesses and the victim’s family are entitled to protection and services from LPSK,” Susilaningtias said in her statement on Tuesday (10 March 2026).
The case came to LPSK’s attention after the agency proactively reached out to witnesses and the victim’s family in Tual City between 5-7 March 2026. The outreach was conducted to gather initial information and establish communication with the victim’s family.
LPSK also coordinated with various local parties, including Tual Police Resort, Maluku Regional Police through the Professional and Security Division (Propam), the Social Affairs Office, and the Local Technical Implementation Unit for Women and Child Protection (UPTD PPA) in Tual City.
Susilaningtias explained that LPSK also conducted a threat analysis regarding potential social vulnerabilities that could arise from the incident, including the possibility of horizontal conflict triggered by issues of ethnicity, religion, race, and inter-group relations (SARA).
From the perspective of witness and victim protection, she said, the incident constitutes alleged assault resulting in serious injuries that caused the death of a child. Beyond the deceased victim, the victim’s older sibling identified as NS also sustained serious injuries, including a fractured right hand, and requires medical treatment.
Susilaningtias stated that based on coordination with law enforcement, the suspected perpetrator has been secured by Tual Police Resort and subsequently transferred to Maluku Regional Police for investigation by the Professional and Security Division (Propam).
In coordination with the local government, LPSK also learned of the limited availability of forensic psychologists in the region to provide support to the victim’s family. Therefore, LPSK has indicated willingness to facilitate forensic psychological support should there be a formal request from the relevant agency and consent from the victim or family.