Kanjuruhan Stadium Victims’ Families Seek Rp 17.5 Billion in Compensation
Families of Kanjuruhan Victims Seek $1.1 Million in Compensation
Surabaya, Indonesia – Relatives of victims who perished in the devastating 2022 Kanjuruhan stadium crush are demanding Rp 17.5 billion (US$1.1 million) in compensation from five individuals found guilty of negligence in the tragedy.
The Witness and victim protection Agency (LPSK), representing the families, filed a petition with the Surabaya District Court on Tuesday, marking the first hearing in the restitution case. Dozens of grieving family members, clad in black and carrying poignant posters demanding a thorough investigation into the tragedy, attended the hearing.
“We hope that the Surabaya District Court will grant our request and provide justice for those who suffered injuries or lost loved ones in this tragedy,” said Rianto Wicaksono, an expert staffer with LPSK.
Wicaksono emphasized that the sought-after restitution would ensure the convicted individuals take “moral and financial responsibility” for the victims and their families,aiding in their recovery process.
If approved, the Rp 17.5 billion compensation would be distributed among the families of 73 victims who were injured or lost their lives in the deadly stampede. Each family would receive approximately Rp 250 million.
The Kanjuruhan stadium crush, which occurred on October 1, 2022, following a football match in Malang, East Java, claimed the lives of 135 people and injured hundreds more.The tragedy sparked national outrage and led to a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the disaster.
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Seeking justice: Families Demand Compensation for Kanjuruhan Victims
Surabaya, Indonesia – Grieving families of victims from the devastating 2022 Kanjuruhan stadium crush are seeking Rp 17.5 billion (US$1.1 million) in compensation from five individuals found guilty of negligence in the tragedy. The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), representing the families, filed a petition with the Surabaya District Court, initiating the restitution case.
Rianto Wicaksono, an LPSK expert staffer, emphasized the importance of this restitution, stating it would ensure the convicted individuals take “moral and financial obligation” for the victims and their families, aiding in their recovery process.
The Rp 17.5 billion compensation would be distributed amongst the families of 73 victims who were injured or lost their lives in the deadly stampede.
The Kanjuruhan stadium crush,which occurred on October 1,2022,following a football match in Malang,East Java,claimed the lives of 135 people and injured hundreds more. This national tragedy sparked widespread outrage and a thorough examination into the events leading up to the disaster.
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