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| Police seize 86 CCTVs and analyze 2,610 video clips to investigate the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus from KontraS. |
JAKARTA – Police have revealed the latest developments in the investigation of the acid attack targeting Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence), Andrie Yunus.
Investigators from Polda Metro Jaya have confiscated multiple CCTV cameras around the incident site to trace the identity of the perpetrator, who remains unknown.
Director of General Criminal Investigation at Polda Metro Jaya, Iman Imanuddin, said the victim was allegedly attacked by an unknown person who poured a strong chemical acid on his face and body.
“The victim, Andrie Yunus, was allegedly attacked by an unknown person who poured a strong chemical acid on him,” Iman said on Monday (March 16, 2026).
Police Collect Multiple Surveillance Cameras
During the investigation, a joint police team tracked movements along routes suspected to have been taken by the perpetrators, using CCTV footage from various sources.
At least 86 CCTV points have been collected, including cameras from government facilities and private properties.
The breakdown includes:
7 cameras from the electronic traffic law enforcement system (ETLE)
27 cameras from the Communications and Information Office
8 cameras from the Transportation Agency
44 cameras from homes and offices around the area
Police hope the footage will provide crucial evidence to identify the attacker and reconstruct the sequence of events.
Thousands of Video Clips Under Review
From the collected CCTV cameras, investigators are now conducting detailed digital analysis.
According to Kombes Pol Iman, the footage comprises thousands of video clips, all being meticulously examined by the investigation team.
“From the 86 surveillance points we analyzed, there are 2,610 video clips totaling 10,320 minutes,” he said.
This analysis also maps out suspected routes taken by the perpetrators and reviews communication channels near the incident location.
Police Deepen Digital Investigation
Currently, the joint team continues to perform digital forensic analysis on all collected CCTV footage.
The effort aims to identify the attackers and reconstruct the timeline of the incident more clearly.
Authorities also remain open to additional witnesses or evidence that may speed up solving the case.
The acid attack against this human rights activist has drawn public attention, while law enforcement assures that the investigation will continue thoroughly until the perpetrator is identified.
