Authorities are addressing reports that Asyhari, the caretaker of the Ndholo Kusumo Islamic Boarding School and a primary suspect in a sexual abuse case involving students, claimed to be a descendant of the Prophet. These claims were reportedly made by the suspect to his students and the victims.
However, the Pati City Police have clarified that their investigation is currently centered strictly on the criminal allegations. According to Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Dika Hadiyan Widya Wiratama, the suspect’s alleged claims regarding his lineage are not being prioritized in the current legal proceedings.
“Regarding the rumors of the suspect claiming to be a descendant of the Prophet, we are not investigating that aspect. Our current focus is entirely on the criminal case itself,” Dika told kumparan on Tuesday (May 5).
In light of the ongoing investigation, police are urging the public to remain patient and maintain trust in the legal process. Dika emphasized the department’s commitment to ensuring justice is served, stating, “We ask the public to trust the police as we work to resolve this matter.”
The legal process faces a hurdle as Asyhari failed to appear for his initial questioning as a suspect on Monday (May 4). Both his family and legal counsel have stated they are unable to contact him and remain unaware of his current whereabouts.
Summary
Pati City Police are prioritizing the criminal investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Asyhari, a boarding school caretaker, rather than his claims of being a descendant of the Prophet. Authorities emphasized that their focus remains strictly on the legal proceedings surrounding the criminal charges.
The suspect recently failed to appear for police questioning, and his current whereabouts are unknown to both his family and legal team. Police have urged the public to remain patient and trust the legal process as they work to resolve the matter.