At least 20 people remain missing following a wave of protests across Indonesia, according to local human rights group KontraS.
The organization said it initially received 23 reports of disappearances, but 20 cases remain unresolved after a verification process.
Many were reported in Jakarta and its suburb Depok, while others came from the city of Bandung on Java island.
The unrest, which began last week, was triggered by government plans to provide lawmakers with new monthly housing allowances.
Critics said the perks were excessive, amounting to nearly ten times the minimum wage in some regions.
The protests intensified after footage emerged showing Indonesian paramilitary officers running over a 21-year-old delivery driver, sparking outrage over police conduct.
Student groups at Bandung’s Islamic University (UNISBA) and Pasundan University (UNPAS) accused security forces of firing tear gas near their campuses as demonstrations spread.
The crisis marks the most significant challenge yet for President Prabowo Subianto, who took office in October 2024.
He canceled a planned trip to China and announced that the controversial lawmaker benefits would be revoked. Despite this reversal, protests have continued nationwide.
At least eight people have been killed in the unrest, Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto confirmed. Jakarta police chief Asep Edi Suheri said roughly 1,240 people have been arrested, according to state media.
KontraS, which monitors rights violations, said the missing-person cases highlight ongoing concerns about forced disappearances and abuses by Indonesian security forces.
Activists warn that unless accountability improves, public anger is unlikely to subside.