Prabowo Reveals Condition of Riot Victims at Police Hospital: Burns on Neck, Thighs, and Vital Organs

rnJakarta — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed the condition of police officers injured during a recent demonstration that descended into chaos. He said some of the officers being treated suffered burn injuries on the neck, thighs, and even their vital organs. The statement came after Prabowo visited both security personnel and civilians being treated at the Police Hospital (RS Polri) on Monday (Sept. 1).rn“In many places I received reports—trucks arrived carrying heavy and large firecrackers, and many officers were hit. Some sustained burns on their necks, some on their thighs,” he said.rn“Just imagine if a man’s vital organ is burned. To me, this clearly shows it was no longer a peaceful protest but outright rioting, with the intent to burn things down. They even found trucks loaded with incendiary materials,” Prabowo continued.rnFurthermore, Prabowo said that 17 victims remain hospitalized at RS Polri. One police officer sustained a severe head injury and required surgery.rn“There were 43 people injured, most have gone home, but 17 are still here—14 police officers and three civilians. One of them is a woman who was on her way to the market on a motorcycle when her leg was broken and her bike was taken—reportedly by demonstrators or whoever they were, but clearly rioters. I visited 13 patients upstairs, some in serious condition. One officer had to undergo skull surgery due to head trauma,” he explained.rnPrabowo also stated that the violent demonstration was not aimed at expressing opinion but rather intended to incite unrest and provoke the public.rn“They came to a place where they don’t belong, intending to burn, destroy, and stir up anger among the people. They launched attacks. This is my concern, but there’s no doubt we will act firmly,” he asserted.rnIn closing, Prabowo emphasized that he would uphold the Constitution to protect the Indonesian people.
“I was elected by the people. I carry their mandate, and I have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution, and that is exactly what I will do,” he concluded.rn