Refer Report
Jakarta –
The man with the initials MAS (32) and his wife, N (37) became acid attack victim by a man with the initials SJS alias Aji (18) who is none other than the victim’s co-worker MAS. The police revealed the current condition of both of them.
“Currently being referred to RSCM for further treatment,” said Cengkareng Police Chief, Kompol Stanlly Soselisa, Friday (6/9/2024).
The victim MAS himself suffered burns on his face, eyes, both hands, chest and both thighs. Meanwhile, his wife, N, suffered burns on both knees.
“Currently, the victim is suffering from chemical burns covering 90 percent of his body,” he said.
Currently the police have catch SJS alias Aji related to the acid attack case on the two victims. Aji has been named a suspect and detained. For this case, Aji was charged with Article 351 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code with a penalty of 5 years in prison.
Motive of Heartache
Deputy Chief of West Jakarta Metro Police AKBP Teuku Arsya Khadafi previously revealed Aji’s motive for throwing acid at the victim. Aji admitted that he was hurt because offended by the victim’s words.
“The perpetrator was reprimanded by the victim because his work was not in accordance with the rules at his workplace. However, the perpetrator then, or on behalf of Mr. JJS alias A, did not accept it. Then an argument occurred,” said Arsya, Thursday (5/9).
He added that after getting into an argument with the victim, the perpetrator planned his heinous act. He prepared acid that would be poured on the victim on his way home from work.
“Well, that’s what made the suspect feel hurt towards the victim,” said Arsya.
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Source: Indonesian