VIOLENCE IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE: Family of Detained Suspects in Lumajang Targeted by Local Police
A shocking incident has shaken the small town of Lumajang, East Java, as a family related to several detained suspects was brutally attacked by local police. The brutality left 18 people, including women and children, injured and one person hospitalized.
Eyewitnesses reported that on Tuesday evening, a group of masked individuals stormed the residence of a family member who is currently being held in custody on suspicion of ties to organized crime. The assailants allegedly beat up several relatives, causing severe injuries, before dragging them away for questioning by local authorities.
"It was like something out of a horror movie," said one witness, who wished to remain anonymous. "The police came with their guns drawn and started attacking the family members without any warning."
The incident has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who have condemned the excessive use of force by law enforcement. "This is a clear example of state brutality and its devastating impact on ordinary citizens," said a local activist.
The authorities have yet to comment on the incident, but officials in Lumajang have promised a thorough investigation into the matter. As the situation unfolds, concerns about the treatment of suspects and their families continue to mount. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and respect for human rights in the face of law enforcement's pursuit of justice.
The injured family members are currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital, while those detained on suspicion of ties to organized crime remain in custody awaiting trial.
A shocking incident has shaken the small town of Lumajang, East Java, as a family related to several detained suspects was brutally attacked by local police. The brutality left 18 people, including women and children, injured and one person hospitalized.
Eyewitnesses reported that on Tuesday evening, a group of masked individuals stormed the residence of a family member who is currently being held in custody on suspicion of ties to organized crime. The assailants allegedly beat up several relatives, causing severe injuries, before dragging them away for questioning by local authorities.
"It was like something out of a horror movie," said one witness, who wished to remain anonymous. "The police came with their guns drawn and started attacking the family members without any warning."
The incident has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who have condemned the excessive use of force by law enforcement. "This is a clear example of state brutality and its devastating impact on ordinary citizens," said a local activist.
The authorities have yet to comment on the incident, but officials in Lumajang have promised a thorough investigation into the matter. As the situation unfolds, concerns about the treatment of suspects and their families continue to mount. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and respect for human rights in the face of law enforcement's pursuit of justice.
The injured family members are currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital, while those detained on suspicion of ties to organized crime remain in custody awaiting trial.