Jakarta – Polda Metro Jaya will provide assistance in cases of domestic violence (KDRT) in North Serpong, South Tangerang, which were committed by the husband and suspect with the initials BD (38) against his wife and victim who was pregnant with the initials TM (21).
The suspect BD himself was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the South Tangerang Police at an apartment in the city of Bandung on Tuesday, (18/7) at around 01.30 WIB.
“This effort is in accordance with the directions and instructions from the Director of General Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya to provide assistance regarding the specifics of the Domestic Violence Act,” said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Monday, (17/7)
He continued, regarding the domestic violence case in Serpong, Polda Metro Jaya would immediately take steps related to trauma healing for the victim, TM.
“Of course for the traumatic events experienced by victims and their families, we will involve psychologists, the HR Bureau, and Biddokkes Polda Metro Jaya,” Kombes Pol Trunoyudo said.
He also stated that the purpose of assistance in this case was to help increase understanding and knowledge as well as share experiences with law enforcers regarding the handling of domestic violence cases to investigators, both conceptually and technically handling cases.
During assistance activities, investigators can carry out in-depth consultations regarding the cases they are handling. Meanwhile, the expected results are more optimal handling of cases so as to increase the status of cases.
Meanwhile, the suspect BD himself in this case was charged with Article 44 paragraph (4) of Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence. The punishment is imprisonment for a maximum of four months or a fine of up to Rp5 million.
Despite his status as a suspect, BD was not arrested. The police reasoned that the suspect’s sentence was under five years, so he could not be detained. Bembo
