DPR Asks Police To Find Real Facts In The Bullying Case Of Binus Simprug

RDPU victims of bullying at Binus Simprug High School and South Jakarta Police Chief at Commission III of the DPR. PHOTO: Nailin In Saroh-VOI

JAKARTA - The bullying case at Binus Simprug High School, South Jakarta, entered a new chapter when the victim met Commission III of the DPR RI to seek justice. The DPR encourages the police to find the real facts in the case.

"We are concerned about the alleged bullying and sexual harassment case experienced by a student at the Binus Simprug High School. We hope that the police will conduct a thorough investigation and find the real facts because there are many different statements," said Gilang Dhielafararez, Wednesday, September 18.

The victim of alleged RE bullying (16) met with Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives to hold an audience on Tuesday (17/9). During the hearing, the victim admitted that he received bullying and physical violence from the start of school in November 2023, resulting in him entering the hospital.

In an audience with Commission III of the DPR, the victim stated that he also experienced sexual violence. RE even admitted that he received intimidation from the perpetrators of bullying, including threats from the alleged perpetrator who claimed to be the son of the general chairman of a political party (parpol). Both the victim and the school use well-known lawyers in this case

Gilang, who was also present at the hearing yesterday, also asked the police to investigate neutrally without any interest in the case.

The transparency and integrity of law enforcers in handling this case is the hope of many parties. Law enforcers have a moral responsibility, especially since the problem of bullying at the Binus Simprug High School has become a public concern," said the legislator from the Central Java II electoral district.

This Gilang warning follows a difference in recognition from the victim and the school, so there needs to be a more convincing explanation from the results of the investigation. He also asked the school to work together for the smooth investigation of the case.

"I ask schools to play an active role in investigations and support the legal process, not to cover up facts," said Gilang.

The difference in information was obtained when the Binus School Simprug Foundation previously denied any acts of beatings and said that the incident was an agreement between students. Nevertheless, Gilang still emphasized that all allegations of bullying and violence in any form must be investigated, regardless of claims submitted by the school.

"This is not only a matter of one-sided explanation, but there must be a legal process that is transparent and objective. Bullying and violence, especially accompanied by sexual harassment, is a serious violation of children's rights and must be resolved according to applicable law," he said.

Even so, Gilang also asked for the investigation of cases to continue to apply child justice considering that both victims and perpetrators were minors.

"If this bullying is proven, the handling of cases must still be carried out according to the provisions. And make sure the victim also gets psychological and health assistance so that the trauma he experiences can improve," explained Gilang.

On the other hand, Commission III of the DPR urges schools to give accountability in this alleged child criminal case. Gilang emphasized that the school cannot let go of its hands if violence occurs in its environment.

"Schools must be held accountable for this because the alleged bullying took place under their own roof," he said.

Gilang said the school was responsible because it could not provide optimal supervision of its students. In fact, schools should be a safe place for students.

"Schools must be a safe space for our children to learn and develop, not the other way around. If bullying and harassment really occur, schools must be held accountable. Don't let anything be covered up," said Gilang.