Vice President's Special Staff Condemn Acid Attack on KontraS Official Andrie Yunus
JAKARTA — The special staff of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka have condemned the acid attack incident that befell Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Andrie Yunus.
They have called upon law enforcement officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the perpetrators and to ensure the victim receives the best possible medical treatment.
Special Staff to the Vice President, Nico Harjanto, issued strong condemnation of the act and expressed sympathy for the victim and his family.
“I strongly condemn this act of terror against Andrie Yunus. My sincere sympathies go to Andrie, his entire family, and the KontraS team for this incident,” said Nico in a written statement on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
He also called upon law enforcement authorities to act decisively and swiftly to demonstrate that the rule of law in Indonesia exists to protect all citizens and provide a sense of security.
“Our current focus is on Andrie’s recovery and finding the perpetrator as per the President’s directive to the National Police Chief,” he said.
He also appealed to relevant agencies to tighten the regulation of acid and other hazardous chemicals that are frequently used in criminal acts.
“I hope the tragic incident experienced by Andrie will be the last of its kind,” said Nico.
Similarly, Special Staff to the Vice President, Achmad Adhitya, also condemned the incident and affirmed that the state guarantees freedom of expression within the democratic system.
“This must not happen because the state, in accordance with President Prabowo’s direction, guarantees freedom of expression and activity as part of democracy that is protected by law,” said Achmad.
“Andrie Yunus deserves justice for the violence he has suffered. The state will always be responsible for providing a sense of justice and democratic space to all parties,” he added.
“This incident is not merely an act of violence but also a serious threat to public safety and public trust,” said Suwardi.