Before the Kidnapping in Bandung, UPTD PPA South Sumatra Says a Nearly Similar Case Occurred in Palembang
UPTD PPA South Sumatra revealed that a kidnapping case almost similar to that in Bandung occurred in Palembang (2024) and Banyuasin (2025).
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 16:51 WIB
Writer: Linda Trisnawati | Editor: Shinta Dwi Anggraini
The case of kidnapping and severe abuse of a woman with initials YTR (29) in Cileunyi, Bandung Regency, West Java, which has now become a national concern, is not the first time it has happened in Indonesia.
The Head of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA) of South Sumatra Province, Abdul Kadir, said that a case with a nearly similar pattern also occurred in South Sumatra.
"In 2024, there was a case that attracted public attention and went viral, namely a woman with initials SI (24) who died after being neglected and kidnapped by her husband with initials WS (25) in the Kertapati area, Palembang," said Kadir to TribunSumsel.com, Wednesday (6/24/2026).
He said the victim was found in a very poor condition. Her body was emaciated, unkempt, her activities were only inside the room, and she eventually died after receiving treatment in the hospital.
The case was revealed after the victim's family reported SI's poor condition. The victim was suspected of having experienced social isolation for quite a long time. Food was still given, but the victim was said to have taken it herself and lived in unworthy conditions.
In addition, in 2025, there was a case of domestic violence (KDRT) in the border area of Banyuasin Regency. In that case, the victim not only experienced physical violence but also prolonged psychological pressure.
"The victim experienced psychological and physical violence until her weight dropped to around 28 kilograms. She even attempted to end her life and tried to escape several times before finally reporting to the South Sumatra Police," he said.
Nevertheless, until mid-2026, UPTD PPA South Sumatra admitted that they had not received reports of kidnapping cases between partners that resulted in similar conditions.
Abdul Kadir explained that violence against women is not always in the form of beatings or physical abuse. Many victims experience psychological, economic violence, and even excessive control by partners that make victims lose their freedom and access to their social environment.
He revealed that victims often find it difficult to leave violent relationships due to various factors, ranging from threats from the perpetrator, economic dependence, lack of financial independence, to the desire to maintain family reputation.
"Victims often feel afraid, have no place to complain, or do not have the economic ability to live independently, so they choose to stay in an unhealthy relationship," he explained.
