“Without proper accountability, violence like this may continue, and the public’s confidence in the government and its institutions will weaken,” said Hamid.

The human rights organization also called on the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to intervene. Amnesty urged them to investigate the case, provide protection to the victims and their families, and ensure that the case is fully exposed to the public for justice to prevail.

Background of the Incident

The violent incident took place on the night of November 8 when a group of TNI personnel allegedly entered Selamat Village in Sibiru-biru District, Deli Serdang. The soldiers reportedly arrived in the village searching for individuals involved in a previous altercation with them on a nearby road.

According to local reports, the situation escalated quickly, with soldiers turning their aggression toward local civilians. The attack left one villager dead and several others seriously injured. The victims included people from various backgrounds, with different degrees of injury.

The Indonesian Military’s Bukit Barisan Command confirmed that 33 soldiers from the Artillery Battalion-2/Kilap Sumagan are under investigation by the Military Police for their involvement in the incident. These soldiers are accused of using excessive force, including lethal violence against unarmed civilians.

The head of Selamat Village provided more details to the media, explaining that around 10:00 PM, the group of armed soldiers arrived in the village. They were reportedly looking for individuals involved in an earlier dispute on a nearby road. However, instead of resolving the issue, the situation escalated into an attack on the villagers.

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