Shocking autopsy reveals systemic violence in East Nusa Tenggara military unit as 20 personnel face charges
Kupang, Indonesia – A 22-year-old Indonesian Army private identified as Prada Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo died last week with catastrophic internal injuries after enduring days of alleged torture by 20 senior officers at his Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara posting. Medical reports seen by Bali Today confirm his kidneys and lungs were “destroyed” from repeated blunt force trauma.
The Anatomy of Violence
RSUD Aeramo Hospital records show:
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Required 3 blood transfusions during emergency treatment
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Showed boot-shaped bruises consistent with stomping
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Sustained injuries over 5 consecutive days of beatings
“When I saw his photos, his face was bloody and swollen beyond recognition,” revealed the sister of the deceased, Lusi Namo, quoting a DM from a TNI member’s girlfriend who witnessed aftermath photos.
Systemic Abuse Uncovered
The case has exposed disturbing hazing traditions within Batalyon Infanteri 834/Wakanga Mere:
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Victims forced to sleep on concrete floors in detention cells
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Beatings administered with rubber hoses and bare hands
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Allegations of cover-up attempts by commanding officers
“The battalion commander knew about the beatings but only told them to ‘stop hitting’ without stopping the torture,” disclosed military police sources currently investigating 20 suspects including one commissioned officer.
Global Outrage Grows
As the case gains international attention, human rights organizations are demanding:
✔ Independent autopsy by international forensic teams
✔ Reform of Indonesia’s military justice system
✔ UN Human Rights Council oversight
The Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has pledged to monitor proceedings as the East Nusa Tenggara Military Police continue interrogations.
