Child in Pontianak Walks 2 Km to Report Father's Domestic Violence, National Police Take Notice

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) confirmed that a case involving a young girl who walked approximately two kilometers to the Pontianak Barat police station in West Kalimantan to report alleged domestic violence (KDRT) against her mother has been addressed.

Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Head of the Public Relations Division, stated that personnel from the Pontianak Barat Police Station promptly visited the location on Komyos Sudarso Street, Kenari 2 Alley, Pontianak Barat.

“Officers found the victim, identified as N, in a state of shock with injuries to her lip. According to the victim's account, she allegedly experienced physical abuse by her husband,” explained Trunoyudo in a statement on Thursday (22/10/2026).

The police then took N to the Pontianak Barat Police Station to file a report and undergo further examination.

The victim also underwent a visum et repertum at Bhayangkara Hospital and has been questioned for the police report (BAP).

“The victim's husband is still being sought by the police as he has not returned since the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with plans for mediation that prioritize the victim's safety and protection,” he noted.

According to Trunoyudo, this incident highlights the importance of a responsive police presence to provide a sense of safety for the community, especially for children in need of assistance.

“The police want to ensure that the community, including children, feels safe and protected when seeking help. This brave act by the child should be a collective concern,” Trunoyudo stated.

He added that this event aligns with the hopes of the National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto for children to feel secure, comfortable, and protected when encountering the police, rather than fearing them.

“Therefore, every officer should act with a humanitarian approach, respond effectively to reports, and be ready to assist those in need,” he asserted.

Previously reported, a young girl walked approximately two kilometers to the Pontianak Barat Police Station in West Kalimantan to report her mother's alleged domestic violence (KDRT).

The girl took the bold step to visit the police station out of concern that her mother was being held captive and abused by her own father.

The report was received by the Pontianak Barat Police Station on Monday (19/10/2026) at around 12:30 PM WIB.