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Father Unconvinced by DNA Results: Bayi ‘Ternukar’ Saga Continues
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In a surprising turn of events, the father of a newborn baby who passed away at the Rumah Sakit Islam Jakarta (RSIJ) Cempaka Putih, Jakarta, has expressed dissatisfaction with the DNA test results that suggest his child was not swapped. The baby’s father, Muhammad Rauf, spoke out at a press conference held at the Jakarta Metro Police Headquarters on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Rauf, 27, stated that he was not content with the DNA test results, which suggested that the baby was indeed his biological child. He cited several reasons for his dissatisfaction, including the lack of access to the baby’s medical records and CCTV footage from the time of the incident.
"I’m not satisfied. I haven’t been given the baby’s medical records or the CCTV footage," Rauf revealed during the press conference. He further mentioned that he had previously requested these documents from the hospital during the initial mediation process, but his requests were not taken seriously.
Rauf explained that he wanted to retrieve the baby’s medical records personally from the hospital. However, due to the viral nature of the case and their ongoing work commitments, he and his wife have not yet had the chance to collect the documents.
In response to Rauf’s claims, the Director of RSIJ Cempaka Putih, Jack Pradono Handojo, stated that the hospital had only offered to provide the baby’s medical records during the third mediation session. According to Jack, this offer was made under the condition that the family agree to have the CCTV footage handed over as well.
However, Jack did not explicitly confirm whether the hospital had offered the medical records earlier in the mediation process. He merely stated that the hospital had followed standard operating procedures throughout the case.
In a contrasting statement, the Police have confirmed that the DNA test results, conducted by the Police Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, indicate that the baby was indeed Rauf’s biological child. The Police have stated that they are 100% confident that the baby was not swapped.
The Police also addressed the issue of the baby’s medical records and CCTV footage, stating that they had obtained and reviewed these documents. However, they did not provide further details on their findings.
This ongoing saga has captured the public’s attention, with many following the developments closely. As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Rauf will accept the DNA test results or continue to pursue his suspicions.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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