Six-year-old boy in Central Jakarta falls into coma after alleged persecution by two teenagers

A six-year-old child from Kramat, Central Jakarta, fell into a coma after allegedly becoming the victim of persecution by two teenagers.

The victim’s grandmother, Linda Reselin, stated in Jakarta on Wednesday that her grandson, identified by the initials MWP, was unconscious and treated at RSCM hospital after being electrocuted during the bullying incident.

“My grandson has regained consciousness now, but he is still afraid of meeting people,” Linda told reporters.

According to her, the assault occurred on Sunday (7/6). CCTV footage shows two teenagers bringing the young boy towards an electric pole.

Tragically, the utility pole located within the Kramat Pulo park area in the Senen district, Central Jakarta, had an electrical leak, causing the victim to suffer an electric shock, experience convulsions, and subsequently lose consciousness.

“I watched the CCTV footage from inside the park. The recording shows my grandson being persecuted by two individuals identified by the initials LNG and RVN. My grandson was dragged and taken to a pole that turned out to have an active electrical current, which caused him to be electrocuted,” she said.

Linda noted that the case has been reported to the Central Jakarta Metro Police. However, as of now, no parties have been arrested by the police to be held accountable for their actions.

Meanwhile, a local resident, Asep, confirmed that a six-year-old child was electrocuted during the persecution in the park area.

Asep stated that the park is currently closed due to the incident. The electrical leak has since been addressed and repaired.

“The park remains closed for now. It is understood that those involved in the persecution were high school and junior high school students,” he said.