In recent days, several members of Polri have been implicated in a series of criminal acts. In Grobogan, Central Java, a snail collector was wrongfully arrested on March 2 after being accused of stealing a water pump in Suru Village, Geyer District. He was allegedly assaulted by a police officer during his arrest and taken to the police station for further questioning. However, an investigation by the Geyer Police confirmed his innocence, as the theft allegations could not be substantiated.

In Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, a former local police chief, now inactive, is suspected of sexually abusing three minors. The suspect allegedly recorded the abuse and shared the videos on an Australian pornographic website. The officer, who holds the rank of AKBP, was previously arrested on February 20 for narcotics use.

Meanwhile, in Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra, a police officer was caught on camera kicking the head of a woman with mental health issues on March 6. The woman was accused of setting fire to the officer’s motorcycle.

Another case emerged in North Sulawesi, where a member of the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) allegedly shot and killed a local miner on March 10 during a disturbance at an illegal gold mining site in Ratatotok, Southeast Minahasa Regency.

Additionally, an officer from the Central Java Police is under investigation for alleged assault that resulted in the death of a two-month-old infant on March 2.

Amnesty International Indonesia emphasizes that these cases highlight the urgent need for systemic reform within Polri to address the pervasive culture of impunity and ensure accountability at all levels. The organization urges the Indonesian government to take immediate action to restore public trust in law enforcement and uphold human rights. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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