Indonesian Ombudsman urges transparent probe of fatal Semarang shooting

A student walks on Nov 26, 2024, past flower boards conveying condolences for GRO, a 17-year-old student who died after reportedly being shot by a police officer, at SMKN 4 Semarang state vocational high school in Central Java. The student was reportedly shot when the police officer attempted to disperse an alleged brawl in West Semarang, but the claim has been questioned by members of the public. - Photo: Antara

JAKARTA: A local office of the Indonesian Ombudsman pushed authorities to be transparent in the investigation of the shooting of a 17-year-old student allegedly by a police officer in Semarang, Central Java.

The Semarang city administration and Semarang Police should provide timely and accurate information about the investigation to prevent speculation that could alarm residents, said Siti Farida, chair of the Central Java Ombudsman.