A man who was positive for Covid-19 was attacked by residents when he wanted to self-isolate at home.

A man who was positive for Covid-19 was attacked by residents when he wanted to self-isolate at home.

Is Salamat Sianipar (45), a resident of Sianipar Bulu Silape Village, Silaen District, Toba Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The incident went viral on social media after being uploaded by the Instagram account @joshua_lubis.

In the 37-second video circulating on social media, a man is seen being tied up and beaten by residents. The incident occurred on Thursday (22/7/2021). "My (uncle) bones were tied, dragged and beaten by people like an animal," said Jhosua, Salamat's nephew, when confirmed by telephone, Saturday (24/7/2021).

Forced isoman in the forest Jhosua said the incident began when his uncle tested positive for Covid-19 along with his co-workers. Because his condition was considered to have only mild symptoms, the health workers were then asked to self-isolate at home. "Because the symptoms were mild, the health workers were advised to self-isolate at home, and my bones complied," he said. However, village officials who knew the information did not want the victim to self-isolate at home.

Village officials and residents then forced the victim to self-isolate in a hut. The hut is located in a forest located far from the village. At that time, the victim complied with the request of the village officials. However, after several days of isolation in the middle of the forest, the victim did not feel at home until he became depressed.

In the end, the victim went home in the hope of continuing to self-isolate at home. However, the people who knew about it were furious. They then abused the victim indiscriminately. "Apparently he couldn't stand it and was depressed, so he went back home." "Well, that's how the local people came and forced my bones and there was a very inhumane act," said Jhosua. CHRONOLOGY of Covid-19 Patients Persecuted, Hug Residents when Positive Corona, Forced Isoman in the Forest Toba District Secretary, Audi Marphy Sitorus said the tragic incident occurred because the victim behaved strangely.

The reason is, after knowing he was exposed to Covid-19, he immediately hugged people so that they were infected with the corona virus. "Yesterday when he was exposed to (Covid-19), whether he was stressed or what, as long as he met people, he hugged people so that they too," said Audy. For this action, it is suspected that the residents were angry and angry and then bound and abused Salamat. "Anyway, he acted strangely.

Even the Deputy Chief of Police came at that time and immediately wanted to hug him." "The village midwife also hugged her when she wanted to put on PPE," he said. Read also: Viral Isoman Covid-19 patients in Toba Regency allegedly mistreated by residents, DPR: This is the Kasatgas' mistake Finally hospitalized.

Tribun-Medan.com reported, after the incident, Salamat was finally treated at the Porsea Regional General Hospital (RSUD). The Regent of Toba, Poltak Sitorus, as the head of the Task Force, ensures that patients receive good care. He said this when he visited the Porsea Hospital.

"Today we come to make sure that the patient gets good service from the hospital." "We will also add Satpol PP personnel who are guarding the Porsea Hospital for Covid-19 patients so they don't leave the hospital without permission from the hospital," said Sitorus.

Sitorus said Salamat would receive special treatment because he had symptoms of depression. "The patient needs to be treated with special treatment because there are symptoms of depression." "It must be placed in a separate room, so it is not combined with other Covid patients," he explained.