Police probe alleged bullying and violence at SMA Taruna Bumi Khatulistiwa
Kubu Raya, Thekabarnews.com—After several victims said they were attacked by older students, officials in West Kalimantan are looking into a possible case of student violence at SMA Taruna Bumi...
Kubu Raya, Thekabarnews.com—After several victims said they were attacked by older students, officials in West Kalimantan are looking into a possible case of student violence at SMA Taruna Bumi Khatulistiwa.
Sources say that the event took place in the school dorms in Kubu Raya Regency in late February 2026. Initial reports say that the attack took place around 1:00 a.m. local time.
Andrean Winoto Wijaya, a lawyer with the Melek Hukum Law Firm who represents many of the victims, said that most of the victims are second-year students. He further stated that the accused individuals are third-year students.
A group of older students allegedly attacked a group of victims by kicking and hitting them. Furthermore, reports indicate that the attacks caused significant injuries to many of the victims.
“So far, we have registered about 14 victims. Seven of them have filed police reports,” Andrean said.
We have informed both the Kubu Raya Police and the West Kalimantan Regional Police about the cases.
Reports indicate that some of the victims suffered severe injuries. The lawyers claim that during the attack, one student sustained a cut on their lip. The wound was due to another student pushing dental braces into their mouth.
According to Andrean, some attackers might have had their faces covered. Therefore, it is challenging to find them all.
In addition to suing the school, the victims’ lawyers have sent an official warning to the school administration. The lawyers say that the school may not have been paying enough attention to the dormitory area, which could have contributed to the incidents that occurred there. The event allegedly occurred there.
The lawyers have also requested a fair investigation of the case from the West Kalimantan Governor, the Kubu Raya Regent, and other local leaders.
Lawyers for the victims stressed how important it is to keep kids safe from violence in schools. This is especially true in boarding schools, where supervision is very essential.
The Indonesian Criminal Code regulates group violence under Article 170. If investigators verify the allegations, they may charge the individuals suspected of involvement in the crime. The crime carries a maximum prison sentence of five years and six months.
The authorities may also apply parts of Indonesia’s Child Protection Law if they confirm the victims’ minor status. That law includes provisions for harsher penalties and protective measures for minors involved in such cases, such as increased prison sentences and mandatory counseling for offenders.
The police have not released all of the results of the investigation yet. But the event has made people in the area worry about how safe and well-monitored students are in school dorms. The matter has led to calls for increased security measures and oversight to ensure the protection of minors in educational institutions.
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