Stepmother of Sukabumi Boy, Nizam, Named as Suspect in Abuse Case Leading to Death
The Sukabumi Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) has officially named the victim’s stepmother, TR, as a suspect in the alleged physical and psychological abuse that led to the death of her stepson, NS, or Nizam.
Sukabumi Police Chief AKBP Samian stated that the suspect was named after investigators delved into the case of Nizam’s death.
“Regarding the case of the child’s death due to violence that occurred at the Sukabumi Police, the Criminal Investigation Unit has named a suspect, namely Ms. TR, who is the stepmother. Ms. TR has been named a suspect on suspicion of violence, both physical and psychological,” said Samian at the Sukabumi Police Headquarters on Wednesday (February 25).
A shocking fact was revealed during the investigation: the abuse by TR is suspected to have been ongoing for years.
Samian said that the victim, Nizam, had been subjected to abuse since 2023. In fact, in November 2024, a police report was filed, but it ended in a settlement.
“The violence experienced was ordinary physical violence, such as pinching, slapping, scratching, and so on, during the time he lived with TR,” explained Samian, detailing the form of abuse the victim experienced.
Regarding the motive, Samian said that the suspect, TR, used the excuse of child discipline as a defense.
“As for the motive, we are still investigating, because as a parent, she claimed to be disciplining her child,” he added.
Charged Under the Child Protection Law
To be held accountable for her actions, TR is being charged with multiple articles under the Child Protection Law with the threat of severe punishment.
“We have charged her with the alleged articles, namely Article 80 in conjunction with Article 76C of Law Number 35 of 2014 of the Republic of Indonesia in conjunction with Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection,” said Samian.
Regarding allegations that the victim was forced to drink hot water in the latest incident, Samian stated that investigators are still conducting further investigation.
“Investigators are working professionally by collecting evidence using scientific crime investigation methods, which can certainly be accounted for scientifically,” he concluded.