Distribution of ATENSI Aid for Tangerang Correctional Institution Fire Victims

JAKARTA (October 26, 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through Social Rehabilitation Center “Panasea” Jakarta distributed ATENSI aid to 3 (three) families of victims of the fire at the Class I Tangerang Correctional Institution (Lapas). As is known, the Tangerang Class 1 Lapas experienced a fire on Wednesday (08/09/2021). This fire was caused by an electric short circuit that killed 44 inmates ago.

The distribution of ATENSI aid is a follow-up to the results of the assessment to the victim's family that was carried out together with other social rehabilitation centers in DKI Jakarta area on September 11-16, 2021. The distribution of ATENSI aid is currently being provided because it takes a long time to process the assessment of the victim's family, considering the different domicile locations.

"Hopefully the ATENSI aid can provide benefits to increase income for the families of the victims," ​​said Head of Panasea Center Isye Sri Rahayu before releasing the officers from distributing the aid.

ATENSI aid was given by the Center officials to Sri Novika Tanjung, who is the wife of the late Candra Susanto, one of the victims of the prison fire who lives on Jl. P Kemerdekaan GG.vTeladani of Babakan Village, Tangerang City District, Tangerang, Banten. The deceased left behind his wife and three children Sylvia (16), Greciellia (9), and Jhelvine (2).

After the death of her husband, Sri tried to continue to support her three children by opening a small business by selling potato sausages, kebabs, and pastries. The Ministry of Social Affairs responded to Sri's difficulties after the death of her husband by assisting in the form of a gas stove, 3 kg gas cylinder, sausage roaster, potato fryer, refrigerator, oven, cooking oil, rice, milk, and necessities for trading. Sri is very grateful to be able to get help from the Ministry of Social Affairs. She hopes that after her husband's death, she can provide for her three children through her business. "Hopefully this assistance can be useful to meet the needs of my children in the future," said Sri full of emotion.