Police Chief on Caustic Acid Attack Against Andrie Yunus: Hope It Can Be Resolved Quickly
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief (Kapolda Metro Jaya) Senior Commissioner Asep Edi Suheri has commented on the investigation process being conducted by his force regarding the caustic acid attack against KontraS Vice Coordinator Andrie Yunus.
Asep provided a brief response on the matter whilst conducting a field inspection for mudik (holiday exodus) preparations at Pulogebang Terminal in East Jakarta on Saturday, 14 March.
He merely stated that the incident is currently undergoing further investigation. According to Asep, his personnel are working diligently and he hopes the case will be resolved quickly.
“Only a short answer. Further investigation is still being conducted. My personnel are working, working hard. Just pray it can be revealed quickly,” said Asep.
The National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) previously stated that investigators have begun analysing CCTV footage from around the scene of the caustic acid attack against Andrie.
Head of Police Public Relations Senior Commissioner Johnny Eddizon Isir stated that two witnesses located near the scene have been interviewed initially. However, the number of witnesses to be questioned will increase as the investigation progresses.
“Collection of various digital evidence, including CCTV, is currently undergoing further analysis. The hope is that the perpetrator can be identified soon,” he said during a press conference in Jakarta on Friday, 13 March.
Additionally, investigators have also requested initial medical examination results to determine the extent of the victim’s injuries. From preliminary examinations, the victim sustained wounds to several parts of the body.
“Several parts of the body were affected, namely the chest, face, and hands,” Isir added.
He further stated that Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has also given special attention and ordered that the case be investigated thoroughly.
“All investigative personnel will be serious and diligent in bringing this matter to light and apprehending the perpetrator, whoever they may be,” he stressed.