KemenPPPA Asks Police To Completely Investigate Child Burning In Padang Pariaman

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection asked the police to thoroughly investigate the case of violence against A (11), an elementary school student in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, which caused the victim to suffer burns and eventually died.

"We ask the police to thoroughly investigate this incident, including the alleged negligence of the school, so that it becomes a lesson for related parties," said Deputy for Child Protection at the Ministry of PPPA Nahar as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, May 25.

The Ministry of PPPA expresses its deep sorrow for the case of violence against this child.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of this child who was a victim of violence in Padang Pariaman," said Nahar.

Nahar emphasized the importance of education units implementing child-friendly education policies.

"Everyone must be responsible for managing education that is comfortable, safe, and can prevent violence in the school environment," he said.

The alleged perpetrator is a friend of the victim, has now been reported to the police. The school will also be examined as a witness in this case.

The victim, child A, was allegedly doused with pertalite by his friend during the activity of burning garbage behind the school.

In a burning condition, A went straight to the toilet to look for water. But the toilet is locked.

Then A ran to the front of the class. A was asked by the teacher to roll over on the ground so that the fire was extinguished. After being extinguished, A was taken to the nearest health center. The victim was then referred to the hospital for intensive care.

A eventually died after almost four months of treatment due to serious burns on his body. A also suffered from malnutrition after suffering burns.