This corrects an earlier info that Bima was transferred to Bandung West Java paramilitary police compound. It seems Bima was only placed in solitary confinement and his comrades couldn’t reach him. LBH Bandung received incorrect info about the supposed prison transfer. Bima’s comrades managed to communicate with him and confirm where he is:
Our friend, Bima Satria Putra, who has been held in prison alongside his friend since early December 2021 for their 15-year sentences due to weed possession, is currently being subjected to solitary confinement.
On October 18th, 2025, between the afternoon and evening, Bima was taken out of his cell by the officers in Merah Mata Prison, Palembang, Indonesia, where he’s been serving his sentence.
At the time of writing (October 30th, 2025, 10AM GMT+7), we are yet unable to ascertain what caused Bima to be taken from his cell, where/what else he has been taken or subjected to, and by whose orders. Moreover, the legal counsel appointed to assist Bima is being obstructed from access by the prison administration, and has been unable to reach Bima thus far.
Up to this point, we suspect and are determined that what Bima has undergone this past week is related to the Indonesian government’s recent counter-insurgent efforts, with the aim of decimating anarchist movements and groups (mirroring their similar genocidal efforts against communist movements in the 60s).
Throughout his time in prison, Bima is actively committed to the propagandizing and dissemination of anarchist ideas through his publications in Pustaka Catut – an alternative book publishing project which he operates independently (Instagram: @pustakacatut).
What we are able to ascertain at this point, are that (1) Bima has been put into solitary confinement in Lapas Merah Mata, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia; and (2) the Instagram account @pustakacatut is no longer under his control (possibly being overtaken by the Indonesian police).
For these reasons, through this communication, we hereby call for support and solidarity from our anti-authoritarian friends—from anywhere and any group(s)—to help distribute this information and send messages in solidarity to Bima, to show that he is not alone in this.
Bima Satria Putra
Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Klas l Palembang,
Jl. Taqwa Mata Merah, Karya Mulia,
Kec. Sematang Borang,
Kota Palembang,
Sumatera Selatan 30962,
Indonesia
We will continue to give updates on any future developments of Bima’s situation.
#UntilAllFree
#AbolishPrisons
Best Regards. Serikat Tahanan.
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UPDATE: On Thursday afternoon, October 30th 2025, Bima was released from solitary confinement in Merah Mata Prison, Palembang, Indonesia, and had been returned to his original cell.
Bima was taken from his cell and has been put into solitary confinement since the dusk of October 18th 2025.
As of now, his physical conditions are relatively well.
Pustaka Catut’s account (@pustakacatut) has been successfully secured, however it will remain under indefinite hiatus for the time being.