Perpetrator of assault at East Jakarta petrol station faces two years in prison
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A man, JMH (31), who assaulted three employees at a petrol station in the Cipinang area, Pulogadung, East Jakarta, on Sunday (22/2), faces up to two years in prison.
Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Pol Budi Hermanto, in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday, said that for his actions, the suspect was charged with Article 466 of the Criminal Code regarding Assault, with a maximum prison sentence of 2 years and 6 months.
“Or a maximum fine of IDR 50 million, and/or Article 471 of the Criminal Code with a maximum prison sentence of 6 months or a maximum fine of IDR 10 million,” he said.
Budi also explained that the perpetrator, who has been named a suspect, is confirmed to be a civilian, not a member of the police.
“From the results of the examination, the person concerned is not a member of the Police. We emphasize that there is no involvement of police personnel in this incident,” he said.
He also ensured that the handling of the case was carried out professionally and transparently. Officers have also secured evidence in the form of a pair of vehicle license plates, a Toyota Vellfire car, a recording of the assault, and the victim’s clothing.
He invited the public to remain calm and wise in responding to information circulating on social media.
“We urge the public not to be easily provoked by unverified information. Trust the process of handling the case to the police. If you find a similar incident, immediately report it via the 110 service or the nearest police station so that it can be followed up immediately,” he said.
Meanwhile, the alleged perpetrator who assaulted a number of employees at the Public Fuel Filling Station (SPBU) 3413901 in Cipinang, Pulogadung, turned out to be positive for using methamphetamine and marijuana.
“After a urine test was carried out, the perpetrator JMH alias A (31) tested positive for using methamphetamine and marijuana. In a follow-up examination, the perpetrator also admitted to having consumed ecstasy,” said the Head of the East Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Pol Alfian Nurrizal, during a press conference at the East Jakarta Metropolitan Police Headquarters, Wednesday (25/2).