PPPA Ministry Monitors the Case of the Death of a Middle School Student Due to the Explosion of a Science Tool in Siak

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Empowerment of Women and Child Protection (PPPA) is moving quickly to monitor the handling of the tragic case that befell an elementary school student in Siak Regency, Riau.

The victim with the initials MA (15) was reported dead due to the explosion of a weapon-like device during a test at school.

Acting Deputy for Special Child Protection of the Ministry of PPPA, Indra Gunawan, stated that his party had coordinated intensively with the Siak Regency PPA UPTD, Siak Police, and the local Education Office to ensure that this case was handled in accordance with the applicable procedures.

Indra explained that the main focus at this time is to provide psychological assistance to the affected parties.

UPTD PPA Siak has strengthened the mental strength of the victim's family and school friends who witnessed the heartbreaking incident.

"The Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA) has been monitoring the case and coordinating with the Siak Police and communicating with the local Education Office," said Indra Gunawan when contacted in Jakarta, Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The Ministry of PPPA also encourages the legal process to continue to be transparent in order to provide certainty regarding the cause of the victim's death.

This is done so that there is no negative stigma against children in the community.

Indra emphasized his ministry's full support for deepening this case based on applicable policies and laws.

"The Ministry of PPPA supports the deepening of this case so that in the future there will be no similar events," he added.

This bloody incident occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at a private SMP in Siak. The incident began when the victim and his colleagues were working on a science assignment to make a teaching aid.

However, the device they created resembled a gun and was suspected of using a mechanism that triggered an explosion.

When the victim took the initiative to conduct a self-test at school before handing it over to the teacher, the device exploded and hit the head, resulting in the victim's death.

Based on the information collected, the device has actually been tested several times at home and works normally.

The initial plan to hand over the task on April 8 was delayed because the accompanying teacher was on duty supervising the Academic Ability Test (TKA) at another school.

The accident, the victim's initiative to conduct a final trial in the school environment, ended in death, which is now a serious concern for national child protection authorities.