A 17-year-old girl identified by the initials LA sustained 80 percent burns and remains hospitalized following an attack in Bojongsari, Depok, where a 64-year-old woman identified as M poured kerosene on her and set her on fire over a dispute regarding a refused errand.
Arrest and Legal Charges in Depok
Police arrested M following the incident, which occurred on October 26, 2026, at approximately 13.40 WIB. According to Kasat Reskrim Polres Metro Depok AKBP Made Gede Oka Utama, the suspect demanded that the victim pick her up from a friend’s house. When the teenager did not comply and returned home instead, the suspect grew angry and confronted her while she was using a mobile phone. Investigators state that the suspect grabbed kerosene, poured it over the victim, and threw a gas lighter at her skirt. Authorities have charged the suspect under Pasal 44 ayat 2 Undang-Undang Nomor 23 Tahun 2004 tentang Penghapusan Kekerasan dalam Rumah Tangga and Pasal 80 ayat 2 Undang-Undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2014 tentang Perlindungan Anak, carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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While initial accounts from the suspect claimed she had to walk a distance of one kilometer because the teenager failed to pick her up, legal representation and local officials disputed this distance after visiting the neighborhood, noting the actual route between the friend’s home and the residence measured significantly shorter, between 100 to 400 meters.
Suspect conceals attack with fake stove explosion story
Legal counsel Ishak Maulana clarified that the suspect is not the victim’s biological grandmother, but rather the wife of the brother of the victim’s actual maternal grandmother, functioning effectively as an aunt or collateral relative within the household. Kanit PPA Polres Metro Depok AKP Tamar Bekti confirmed this familial relation, stating the suspect is the victim’s aunt rather than a biological grandmother. Additional reporting from Kumparan.com revealed that the suspect initially attempted to conceal the attack by telling witnesses that the victim had been burned due to a exploding stove. However, a key witness inspecting the scene discovered no issues with nearby cooking appliances but detected a strong smell of kerosene, prompting suspicion and leading to the involvement of the victim’s father.
Victim receives intensive hospital treatment for severe burns
The victim is currently undergoing intensive medical treatment at Rumah Sakit Fatmawati for burns covering 80 percent of her body. Relatives such as Roselina, quoted by Kumparan.com, noted that neighbors did not initially intervene upon hearing cries for help because verbal altercations between the suspect and the teenager were common occurrences in the household, leading residents to mistake the unfolding violence for routine domestic arguments. Legal representatives for the family confirmed that no formal apologies or offers of reconciliation have been made by the suspect’s side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries did the victim sustain in the Depok attack?
The 17-year-old victim suffered burns covering 80 percent of her body and was admitted to Rumah Sakit Fatmawati for emergency medical treatment.
What relationship does the suspect share with the victim?
According to legal counsel Ishak Maulana and police confirmations from AKP Tamar Bekti, the 64-year-old suspect is not the victim’s biological grandmother, but rather the wife of the biological grandmother’s brother, functioning as an aunt.
What legal penalties does the suspect face?
The suspect faces charges under the Domestic Violence Elimination Law and the Child Protection Law, with prosecutors seeking a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
How can communities better identify and intervene in escalating domestic disputes before they result in severe physical harm?
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