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Families of Kanjuruhan stadium crush victims seek Rp 17.5b in compensation
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Rini Hanifah holds up pictures of her late son Agus Riansyah, one of the 135 people who died in the Oct. 1, 2022, Kanjuruhan soccer stadium disaster, as she attends a hearing at the Surabaya district court on Jan. 16, 2023. (AFP/Juni Kriswanto)
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elatives of victims of the fatal 2022 Kanjuruhan stadium crush in Malang, East Java, are seeking Rp 17.5 billion (US$1.1 million) in compensation from five people who were found guilty of negligence in the incident.
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), which is representing the victims' families, has filed a petition with the Surabaya District Court seeking restitution from the convicted offenders. The first hearing on the motion was held on Tuesday.
Dozens of victims' family members attended the hearing wearing all black and carrying posters reading, "Investigate the Kanjuruhan tragedy thoroughly!"
LPSK expert staffer Rianto Wicaksono said the restitution the institution was calling for would ensure offenders took “moral and financial responsibility” for the victims and their families and helped in their recovery process.
"We hope that the Surabaya District Court can grant our request and provide justice for the people who suffered injuries or lost their loved ones in the tragedy," Rianto said on Tuesday.
He added that if approved, the Rp 17.5 billion in compensation would be divided among relatives of 73 victims who were injured or lost their lives in the stampede, with each family receiving some Rp 250 million.
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