Prabowo Orders Thorough Investigation into Attack on KontraS Activist Andrie Yunus
President Prabowo Subianto has directed National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS). The order underscores the seriousness with which the government views the assault on the human rights activist.
General Sigit confirmed receiving the direct order from President Prabowo while inspecting homecoming traffic at Surabaya Gubeng Station in East Java on Sunday, March 15, 2026. “Regarding the development of the activist attack, I have received direct orders from the President to carry out a thorough investigation in a professional, transparent manner,” Sigit stated to journalists. detikcom, IDN Times, and Tempo.co all reported on the presidential directive.
Scientific Crime Investigation Underway
The National Police will employ scientific crime investigation methods to uncover the details of the attack. General Sigit stated that information is currently being collected and will be examined meticulously. IDN Times reported that the investigation is being coordinated between National Police Headquarters and the Metro Jaya Regional Police.
Public Assistance Encouraged
To aid the investigation, the police plan to establish a public complaint post where citizens can provide information related to the attack. General Sigit assured the public that all information received will be protected. IDN Times and Tempo.co confirmed this initiative.
Background of the Attack
Andrie Yunus was attacked with acid on Jalan Salemba, Central Jakarta, on Thursday evening, March 12, 2026. He sustained burns covering 24 percent of his body after being ambushed by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. IDN Times reported on the extent of the injuries.
The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from various figures, including former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leader Novel Baswedan and former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, who both visited Yunus in the hospital.