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Sahroni Calls for Transparent Investigation into Police Shooting Case, Demands Severe Punishment for Perpetrators

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Vice Chairman of Commission III of the DPR RI Ahmad Sahroni encountered at the DPR RI Building. Vice Chairman Ahmad Sahroni urged the police to be vigilant against potential gambling practices disguised as game centers in other regions, following the revelation of a similar case in Jakarta.(KOMPAS.com/Tria Sutrisna)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Ahmad Sahroni, Vice Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), has called for a transparent and objective investigation into the shooting incident involving police officers in Pondok Cabe, which resulted in the death of Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai.

Sahroni urged that anyone found complicit in this case should face severe penalties and that investigators should not conceal any facts in the process of bringing this case to light.

“Every step of the investigation must be opened to the public. What are the findings? Who are the perpetrators? And what are the underlying motives? The perpetrators must also face appropriate severe penalties. Nothing should be hidden,” Sahroni told reporters on Monday (19/10/2026).

According to Sahroni, openness in the investigation is essential for the public to stay informed about the case's developments, including those involved and the motives behind the shooting.

Despite this, Commission III is confident that the National Police will resolve the case objectively and transparently without favoritism towards any parties involved.

“It must be investigated thoroughly, objectively, and transparently, without discrimination. Commission III believes the National Police can see this through to conclusion,” Sahroni added.

In addition to pushing for transparency in the investigation, Sahroni also suggested that the police evaluate firearm ownership among their members to prevent abuse of weapons.

He called for stricter selection and permit processes for firearm ownership, as well as mental and psychological testing for officers handling these weapons.

According to him, periodic background checks are also necessary.

“There must be tighter regulations in selecting and permitting firearm ownership for officers carrying guns. There should also be mental evaluations and regular checks on their track records. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if misused,” Sahroni explained.

The NasDem Party politician acknowledged that internal oversight within the police has generally been effective, but numerous factors can contribute to such shooting incidents, including personal issues.

Police Shoot Police in Pondok Cabe

Previously reported, the Metro Jaya Regional Police have named an officer with the initials AR as the suspect in the death of Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai.

AR has been detained and is undergoing further questioning by investigators from the Subdirectorate of General Criminal Investigation at the Metro Jaya Regional Police.

Metro Jaya Police Public Relations Chief Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto stated that investigators are still looking into the sequence of events involving the firearm.

Meanwhile, the legal representative of the victim's family, Petrus Bala Pattyona, suspects that more than one person may be involved in Laurentius's death.

Petrus indicated that this suspicion arose after the family and legal counsel observed the body of the victim, which bore severe wounds all over.

According to Petrus, the victim sustained gunshot wounds and lacerations from sharp weapons.

He also mentioned that the investigators have seized several pieces of evidence.

The legal team plans to visit the Subdirectorate of General Criminal Investigation at the Metro Jaya Police to coordinate on the progress of the investigation.

They also requested Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto to take special notice of the case's resolution.