Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Arifah Fauzi visited on Sunday (1/12/2024) a 14-year-old teenager accused of stabbing his mother, and fatally attacking his father and grandmother at their home in Bona Indah Housing Complex, South Jakarta.
“We are here to express concern over this tragic incident and to ensure his rights are upheld during this difficult time,” she said, as quoted by antaranews.com.
The ministry aims to provide the necessary support and ensure the teenager, identified as MAS, receives counseling and guidance from experts.
“We will oversee his care and work closely with relevant authorities to ensure proper handling of the case,” she added.
South Jakarta Metropolitan Sub-regional Police Chief Senior Superintendent Ade Rahmat Idnal assured that the investigation adheres to Indonesia’s Juvenile Justice Law, prioritizing child protection. Authorities are working with psychologists, social services, and legal experts to manage the case appropriately, he said.
(mg/inp/pr/nm)