RS Polri Hands Over the Body of 4 Children Victims of Bukit Duri Fire

Four victims of the fire in Bukit Duri, Tebet, South Jakarta, were handed over to their families today, Monday (21/7).

"Today, we will hand over the bodies to the family. An ambulance has already been prepared because there are two siblings among the victims. This is also a representative from the sub-district official who has arrived and will facilitate the transfer of the corpses," said Karumkit RS Polri Kramat Jati, Brigjen Pol dr. Prima Heru Yulihartono, during the press conference on the handover of four corpses from the fire.

She explained that the identification process was carried out by the DVI team of RS Bhayangkara Level I R. Said Sukanto after receiving four body bags, all found in a burned condition.

"RS Bhayangkara Tingkat I Gusto Gospoli until Sunday, July 20, 2025, has received four body bags, all in burned condition. The number of victims reported by the family is four people," he explained.

First, the four identified corpses were explained through dental examination and belongings, as the bodies were 100% burned, making it impossible to use fingerprints.

"His body is burned 100 percent. Therefore, the fingerprints cannot be identified, only the teeth, his property is earrings," he said.

A touching atmosphere accompanied the handing over of the fourth victim to the family. The mother of Jahanissa Aisah Radit (3), a young child victim of the fire, could not hold back her tears as the fire victim's body was handed over by the police hospital authorities.

She was also seen crying when entering the car that carried her child's body.

Maria (54), one of the family members of Nurul Azkiah and Aisah Radit, stated that their children's bodies will be buried in Menteng Pulo, South Jakarta, today.

"Buried in Menteng Pulo. I'm relieved I could get out, I thank you for your attention to my child, we are grateful, thank you to RS Polri, the Deputy Governor, Mr. Village Head, we express our thanks, may God repay you," he said.

Here are the identities of the four victims:

• Putri Lafina, female, 11 years old

• Jahanissa Aisah Radit, female, 3 years old

• Nurul Azkiah, female, 7 years old

• Azisha, female, 3 years old

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