Middle School Student In Blitar Who Was Molested By An Elderly Man Until 8 Months Pregnant Was Confirmed To Be Able To Continue His Education

Deputy for Child Special Protection at the Ministry of PPPA Nahar. (ANTARA/HO-Kemen PPPA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection ensures that junior high school students who are victims of sexual violence by two elderly people in Blitar Regency, East Java can continue their education.

"The Blitar Regency Government agrees on this. Based on the results of coordination, we received information that the victim could continue her education in the same place after giving birth to the child in her womb," said Deputy for Special Child Protection at the PPPA Ministry, Nahar, as quoted by Antara, Thursday, Thursday 9 Thursday.

The victim, who is eight months pregnant, is currently receiving psychological assistance.

Currently, he said, the victim's condition is improving and is not under pressure or fear.

The perpetrator who is a neighbor of the victim has been arrested by the Blitar Police after the rape incident was discovered by other neighbors.

Police have also asked for information on the victim.

The Department of Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPKBPPPA) through the Integrated Service Center for Women and Children Empowerment (P2TP2A) Blitar Regency has provided legal assistance services to victims.

"And will continue to oversee the ongoing legal process," said Nahar.

Currently, the case is in the investigation stage. The perpetrator will be charged with Article 81 of the Child Protection Act, while another perpetrator is found to have committed suicide before being arrested by the police.