Cause of Death of Kanjuruhan Tragedy Victim, Police: Not Tear Gas, but Oxygen Deprivation
Author : IKBAL MAULANA
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.TV – Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Pol Dedi Prasetyo revealed that the cause of death of the victims of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy was not due to tear gas, but lack of oxygen.
This was conveyed by Inspector General Dedi during a press conference at the National Police Headquarters, Jakarta, Monday (10/10/2022).
According to him, this information was obtained based on the doctors statement specialist when he visited Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang some time ago.
Colleagues need to know too, later please friends confirmation also to the Director of Saiful Anwar Hospital. Coincidence on Last Monday I went straight to the hospital Saiful Anwar with the Deputy Governor then there is the Kapolda, then there are several officials. Dedi said.
From the explanations of the experts, the specialist doctors who treat the victims, both victims who died and victims who wound. From a specialist in internal medicine, lung disease, disease ENT and eye disease specialists say none of these stated that the cause of death was tear gas, but the cause death is lack of oxygen. Dedi continued to explain.
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Furthermore, Dedi said the lack of oxygen was caused by: crowds of supporters at doors 13, 11, 14 and door 3.
Because there was jostling, then trampled, piles up which results in a lack of oxygen at the door 13, door 11, door 14 and door 3 are enough victims many. he said.
Meanwhile, said Dedi, the impact of this tear gas only caused irritation such as exposure to soapy water and does not cause damage fatal.
Dedi emphasized that until now there have been no scientific journals that said tear gas caused death.
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