Jakarta – An Indonesian student protester struck by a police car during a demonstration in 2008 filed a complaint with the National Commission of Human Rights in Central Jakarta on Thursday.

Though the incident happened two years ago during a protest against government fuel price hikes, it has only recently gained prominence after a video emerged of the unfortunate student flying spectacularly through the air before the police car speeds off.

Apriyanto, a university student from Jambi, said he rejected police claims that he was brandishing a Molotov cocktail when the incident happened as well as allegations of actual rioting at the time of the hit-and-run.

"I wasn't carrying anything. Instead the street was empty at the time because the rallying crowd had already dispersed and traffic was running smoothly," Apriyanto told journalists after lodging his complaint.

Police have launched an investigation to determine who uploaded the Internet video, which has gone viral. Apriyanto said thiat on June 24, 2008, around 1,000 students staged a rally to protest the raising price of oil fuel in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) before dispersing.

"I was on my way to leave when suddenly a police car hit me. I was thrown three to four meters in distance."

He said he was hospitalized at the Indonesian Christian University Hospital in East Jakarta, suffering from a bruised neck and a knee injury.

"So I am here to demand that whoever did this to me be punished and I demand compensation," he said.