Three assault suspects arraigned

Three men who allegedly attacked the son of Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief were arraigned at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday.

The three defendants are JZK, 16, GSH, 16 and HSH, 17.

Suara Pembaruan daily reported yesterday that one of the three alleged attackers is the son of the chairman of an influential youth organization.

The victim, Ahmad Dipoditiro Abdul Latief, was reportedly attacked by the three defendants when he visited Hard Rock Cafe in the Sarinah building on Jl. M.H. Thamrin, East Jakarta, on the evening of March 21.

Ahmad suffered serious injuries to his nose, eyes and other parts of his face. He was treated at the MMC hospital in Kuningan, South Jakarta.

The court session was led by presiding judge Tua Raja Siregar. The prosecutor is James Pardede. (mas)