Dili, October 24, 2024 (Média Democracia) – Jeca Barreto’s family as the victim did not accept the brutal actions carried out by SEATOU together with the Dili Market Security Team against the victim Jeca by beating him until he fell and one of the police shot his left hand until it was severed, this press conference was delivered by the victim’s family in Bidau, Toko-baru, Dili.
In a press conference held by MC as the victim’s family, José Martins “Teki Liras” conveyed the brutal actions of SEATOU and AMD including several PNTL members who took action against residents selling in Kampung Baru, Comoro, Dili, on October 23, 2024.
“In the brutal action, the victim suffered serious injuries on the back, swollen face, injured and swollen legs and hands, including damaging the victim’s merchandise such as vegetables, tomatoes, chilies, including losing $ 170,00.” Said MC to reporters at Bidau Toko-baru, Dili.
He continued, at the time of the incident the victim himself knew the police officer who shot him, but the victim did not know the name of the officer, because at that time the police officer himself stated that he was the one who shot the victim, besides that the officer also told the victim that he was ready if the victim wanted to take him anywhere.
“This kind of attitude or behavior has become a public crime because they use firearms to shoot citizens who are looking for a living, and we will also process this to the Ministry of Law and PCIC to process this case according to the laws in force in this country.” He continued.
MC added, we also demand SEATOU to be held accountable for his orders that led to the brutal actions of the municipal security forces and police who destroyed the victims’ belongings, lost their money and shot them. Currently, the victim is undergoing intensive care at the Guido Valadares National Hospital (HNGV), Dili, Timor-Leste.
Journalist : Domingas
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