Kapanlagi.com - Although representatives of the alleged perpetrator of the assault on their employee have issued an apology, the family of Zaskia Adya Mecca insists that they will not pursue a peaceful resolution. Haykal Kamil, as the family representative, stated that the legal process must continue to ensure justice and deterrence.
This firm stance is taken not out of vengeance, but as an effort to ensure that the law in Indonesia functions properly, especially in handling cases involving law enforcement officials. The family wants to prove that no one is above the law.
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1. There Has Been Communication
Haykal confirmed that there has been communication from the alleged perpetrator represented by someone. However, he ensured that there has not yet been any discussion leading to a peaceful resolution.
2. Apology Request

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"Of course, the apology that was conveyed states that the perpetrator has actually admitted that he did it. But no, there hasn't been any talk of, 'Oh, do you want to settle?' No. I mean, we said, yes, we will respect the process that is already in place," said Haykal Kamil in the Sawangan area, Depok, Thursday (25/9/2025).
3. Legal Process Continues

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Although the door to forgiveness as fellow humans is always open, Haykal emphasized that this will not stop the ongoing legal process. According to him, the proactive actions of the family in reporting and providing information have already shown their main objective.
4. Open the Door of Forgiveness

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"If the request for forgiveness is like what was exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad, we as fellow human beings must forgive each other, of course, the door of forgiveness will be opened," he said.
5. A Learning Experience

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The family wants to see this case as a learning experience. They believe that the perpetrator is just an individual and their actions do not reflect the institution as a whole. Therefore, fair law enforcement is considered very important.
6. Want to See the Law in Action

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"Actions will appear greater than what is said, because our actions are proactive in providing reports, statements, and that means our goals are clear, we demand justice, that's it. We want to see how the law in this country can actually work, because this is just an individual, right?" Haykal emphasized.
7. Hoping to Provide a Deterrent Effect

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Furthermore, Haykal hopes that this case can provide a deterrent effect so that similar incidents do not happen again. He mentioned that many people have contacted him and claimed to have experienced arbitrary treatment from individuals who feel powerful.
"So I think there should indeed be a deterrent effect, because throughout this incident, a lot of people have contacted us, you know. They stated things like, 'Oh, I have shared, my family has also experienced it, oh I have also been treated like this in various ways,' something like that," he said.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.