Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto called for a transparent, accountable, and thorough investigation into the acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus to maintain public trust in state institutions.He lauded the police and military for taking swift action in the case and urged both institutions to ensure legal proceedings go beyond the arrest of perpetrators.Four personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the assault.“It is crucial for law enforcers to strengthen coordination and synchronize data to avoid public confusion and safeguard the integrity of the case handling,” Mugiyanto said in a statement received here on Thursday.The deputy minister urged continued investigation to identify the masterminds behind the attack, which caused limb burns and visual impairment in Yunus, deputy coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS).He underscored the importance of providing the public with transparent information in legal proceedings and strengthening protection for the victim and witnesses, highlighting the state’s responsibility for the safety of human rights activists.“Every act of violence against human rights defenders affects not only individuals, as it constitutes a threat to the quality of democracy in broader terms,” Mugiyanto stressed.Furthermore, he appreciated Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) for establishing a work committee tasked with overseeing the handling of the case.He then called on the TNI to consistently enhance internal disciplinary measures, urging senior intelligence officers not to hesitate in taking firm action against unlawful acts by personnel.The violence case, he continued, should serve as momentum for the government to incorporate human rights values into education for state apparatus, including soldiers.He added that the Ministry of Human Rights is committed to overseeing the case to ensure full compliance with human rights principles and applicable regulations. He noted the case as a test of the state’s ability to prevent such incidents from recurring.