A Brimob officer, Bripda Masias Siahaya, who stands accused of the fatal assault on 14-year-old Arianto Tawakal, a student from MTsN 1 Maluku, recently faced a crucial ethics trial at the Maluku Regional Police headquarters. The proceedings, which underscore serious allegations of police misconduct, commenced on Monday, February 23rd.
The ethics trial began sharply at 2:00 PM Western Indonesian Time. Bripda Masias Siahaya was seen arriving under the escort of two Propam (Professionalism and Security Division) members. Dressed in his complete service uniform, adorned with all its official attributes, Masias walked into the dedicated courtroom for the hearing.
Crucially present at the hearing was the victim’s older brother, 15-year-old Nasir Karim. Nasir emerged as a pivotal figure, serving as a key eyewitness whose testimony was central to the ethics trial. The proceedings were temporarily adjourned immediately after Nasir concluded giving his powerful account.
For approximately an hour, Nasir delivered a harrowing eyewitness account, detailing the tragic moment he directly observed his younger brother being struck with a helmet. The impact caused Arianto to collapse onto the street. Nasir’s testimony became the primary focus of the session, given his unique position as both a crown witness and a survivor of the traumatic incident.
According to Kombes Indera Gunawan, the Head of the Code of Ethics Trial Commission and also Head of Propam, the investigation at this stage remains intensely focused on the victim’s witness. This prioritization highlights the gravity of the eyewitness account in uncovering the truth behind the tragic death of Arianto Tawakal.
“It depends on the facts presented during the trial. Currently, only the victim witness has been examined. Other witnesses have not yet been called, as we are prioritizing the victim witness first because he is scheduled to undergo an operation,” Indera stated during the brief adjournment, underscoring the immediate concerns for the witness’s well-being.
Following the brief adjournment, the trial reconvened at approximately 5:25 PM Eastern Indonesian Time. The resumed session was slated for the examination of other witnesses, including colleagues of Bripda Masias from his police unit, aiming to broaden the scope of evidence presented.
The ethics trial against Bripda Masias Siahaya remains underway, as authorities diligently work to fully and transparently uncover the precise circumstances surrounding the incident that tragically led to the death of Arianto Tawakal. This ongoing investigation seeks to establish accountability and ensure justice in this high-profile case.
Summary
Brimob officer Bripda Masias Siahaya faced an ethics trial at the Maluku Regional Police headquarters on Monday, February 23rd, regarding the fatal assault of 14-year-old Arianto Tawakal. The victim’s 15-year-old older brother, Nasir Karim, served as a key eyewitness, testifying that he directly observed his brother being struck with a helmet, causing him to collapse. Nasir’s harrowing account was the primary focus of the initial session, lasting approximately an hour.
The trial, which commenced at 2:00 PM WIB, was temporarily adjourned after Nasir concluded his testimony, as he was scheduled to undergo an operation. According to Kombes Indera Gunawan, Head of the Code of Ethics Trial Commission, the investigation currently prioritizes the victim’s witness. The session later reconvened at 5:25 PM WIT for the examination of other witnesses, including Masias’s colleagues, as authorities work to uncover the circumstances and ensure justice.