Dear Friends,
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information regarding the brutal torture of Mr. Suhaili by the Police Drug Force (Satnarkoba) of Bangka Police Resort (Polres Bangka), resulting in his death. Suhaili was a narcotics dealer and an alleged source of income for one of the officers; during the sweeping operation he was therefore hiding at the officer’s house. After being arrested, Suhaili was forced to confess that he possessed narcotics. The brutal torture he suffered during the examination led to his death before he reached the Sungailiat hospital.
CASE NARRATIVE:
On Saturday, 1 August 2015, Mr. Suhaili was arrested by six police officers of the Police Drug Force of Bangka police resort (Polres Bangka), for alleged narcotics possession. At the time of arrest, Suhaili was in the house of one of the Police Drug Force officers. This officer was allegedly involved in the narcotics business, and therefore during the sweeping operation to arrest Suhaili, a relative of the officer was trying to hide Suhaili and obstruct the arrest. Despite this, Suhaili was arrested at around 5:45 p.m.
After they arrested Suhaili, the Police then brought him to the area of Rambak Sungailiat for further investigation of the narcotics network. During the field investigation Suhaili was tortured by the police. The police then took Suhaili to the Polres Bangka for further interrogation, by which time his body was covered by wounds.
Due to his critical condition, the examination process at Polres Bangka was stopped and he was taken to Sungailiat hospital, but on the way to the hospital Suhaili died. The doctor at the hospital confirmed that the victim had passed away before reaching the hospital.
Meanwhile, Suhaili’s family only came to know of his arrest at 10 p.m. At 11 p.m., the vice police chief of Polres Bangka visited his house and stated that Suhaili was in Sungailiat hospital and had passed away.
The victim’s family visited the hospital on Sunday at 1 p.m., where they found his body covered with wounds on the head, foot, hand, eyes and chest.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Torture is widespread and frequent in Indonesia, mostly conducted by police officers. In many cases, the Indonesian police use torture to obtain a confession from the suspect, or even from the victims and witnesses. Torture is also being used to intimidate the target, and in many cases the perpetrators benefit from weaknesses in Indonesia’s judicial system that has yet to recognize that torture is a serious crime and should be prosecuted under the standard of fair trial without undue delay.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Please write to the authorities listed below, asking them to ensure that the brutal torture of Mr. Suhaili resulting in his death is investigated properly. The responsible police officers must be held accountable. Moreover, the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) should monitor the investigation, while the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) should conduct an independent investigation. Lastly, the chief of national police should evaluate its internal regulation on the implementation of human rights principle for the police, (Perkap) No. 8 of 2009.
The AHRC is writing a separate letter to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the UN Special Rapporteur on Extra-judicial, Summary, or Arbitrary Executions.
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SAMPLE LETTER
Dear ………………..,
INDONESIA: Narcotics dealer tortured to death by Police Drug Force
Name of victim: Mr. Suhaili
Alleged perpetrators: The police officer of the Police Drug Force of Bangka police resort (Polres Bangka)
Date of incident: On Saturday, 1 August 2015,
Place of incident: the area of Rambak Sungailiat, Bangka Belitung province, Indonesia and in the police office of Bangka police resort (Polres Bangka)
I am writing to voice my deep concern regarding the brutal torture of Mr. Suhaili by the Police Drug Force (Satnarkoba) of Bangka Police Resort (Polres Bangka), resulting in his death. Suhaili was a narcotics dealer and an alleged source of income for one of the officers; during the sweeping operation he was therefore hiding at the officer’s house. After being arrested, Suhaili was forced to confess that he possessed narcotics. The brutal torture he suffered during the examination led to his death before he reached the Sungailiat hospital.
On Saturday, 1 August 2015, Mr. Suhaili was arrested by six police officers of the Police Drug Force of Bangka police resort (Polres Bangka), for alleged narcotics possession. At the time of arrest, Suhaili was in the house of one of the Police Drug Force officers. This officer was allegedly involved in the narcotics business, and therefore during the sweeping operation to arrest Suhaili, a relative of the officer was trying to hide Suhaili and obstruct the arrest. Despite this, Suhaili was arrested at around 5:45 p.m.
Due to his critical condition, the examination process at Polres Bangka was stopped and he was taken to Sungailiat hospital, but on the way to the hospital Suhaili died. The doctor at the hospital confirmed that the victim had passed away before reaching the hospital.
Meanwhile, Suhaili’s family only came to know of his arrest at 10 p.m. At 11 p.m., the vice police chief of Polres Bangka visited his house and stated that Suhaili was in Sungailiat hospital and had passed away.
The victim’s family visited the hospital on Sunday at 1 p.m., where they found his body covered with wounds on the head, foot, hand, eyes and chest.
The government must ensure that the brutal torture of Mr. Suhaili resulting in his death is investigated properly. The responsible police officers must be held accountable. Moreover, the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) should monitor the investigation, while the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) should conduct an independent investigation.
Furthermore, the Government must ensure that the victim’s family receives adequate remedy and compensation.
Lastly, the chief of national police should evaluate its internal regulation on the implementation of human rights principle for the police, (Perkap) No. 8 of 2009.
I look forward to your prompt action in this matter.
Yours Sincerely,
……………….
PLEASE SEND YOUR LETTERS TO:
1. Mr. Joko Widodo
President of the Republic of Indonesia
Jl. Veteran No. 16
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 3458 595
Fax: +62 21 3484 4759
E-mail: webmaster@setneg.go.id
2. Mr. Yasonna Laoly
Minister of Law and Human Rights
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. 6–7
Kuningan, Jakarta 12940
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 525 3006, 525 3889
Fax: +62 21 525 3095
3. Dr. Mualimin Abdi SH., MH
Director General of Human Rights
Office of the Director General of Human Rights
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. 6–7
Kuningan, Jakarta 12940
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 5253006
Fax: +62 21 5253095
4. General Badroedin Haiti
Chief of National Police
KAPOLRI
Jl. Trunojoyo No. 3
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12110
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 384 8537, 726 0306
Fax: +62 21 7220 669
E-mail: info@polri.go.id
5. Brigadier General Drs. Gatot Subiyaktoro
The chief police of Bangka Belitung police area
Kapolda Bangka Belitung
Komplek Pemerintahan Provinsi
Jl. Pulau Bangka Komplek Perkantoran Air Itam
INDONESIA
Fax: + 62 717-438329.
6. Mr. Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno
Chairperson
National Police Commission
Jl. Tirtayasa VII No. 20
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 739 2315
Fax: +62 21 739 2352
E-mail: secretariat@kompolnas.go.id, skm@kompolnas.go.id
7. Mr. Nur Kholis
Chairperson
National Human Rights Commission
Jl. Latuharhary No. 4-B
Jakarta 10310
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 392 5227-30
Fax: +62 21 392 5227
E-mail: info@komnas.go.id
8. Mr. Danang Girindrawardana
Chairperson of Ombudsman of Republic of Indonesia
Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C-19 Kuningan (Gedung Pengadilan TIPIKOR) Jakarta Selatan
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 52960894/95
Fax: +62 21-52960904/05
Thank you.
Urgent Appeals Programme
Asian Human Rights Commission (ua@ahrc.asia)
