BOGOR - The Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) University has confirmed its commitment to handling the alleged case of sexual harassment in the student environment by prioritizing the protection of the affected parties.
Director of Cooperation, Communication, and Marketing of IPB Alfian Helmi said that any form of violation of campus life order would be processed according to the applicable provisions.
"Any form of violation of campus life order will be processed according to the applicable provisions," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, April 16.
He explained that currently the IPB Campus Security, Safety, and Protection Management Office (KMKKPK) is in the process of handling the alleged case through a number of stages.
The process includes summoning related parties, collecting evidence, and coordinating with authorized units on campus.
In handling it, IPB prioritizes the principles of caution, confidentiality, and upholds the principle of justice for all parties involved.
"Of course we prioritize the principle of caution, confidentiality, and uphold the principle of justice," said Alfian.
He said that handling this case refers to the Rector's Regulation of IPB University Number 45 of 2025 concerning the Rules of Student Life as a basis for processing alleged violations.
If in the course of the investigation it is proven that a violation has occurred, IPB ensures that it will impose sanctions in accordance with the applicable provisions.
In addition, IPB is also committed to providing assistance to those affected as part of efforts to create a safe and conducive campus environment.
During the handling process, IPB invites all parties to refrain and respect the ongoing process so that the case can be resolved objectively.
"We will regularly communicate the progress of handling this case in accordance with the ongoing process while maintaining the principles of caution and the principle of justice," said Alfian.
The alleged case of sexual harassment in the IPB University campus environment has become the focus of public attention after screenshots of vulgar conversations in a WA (WhatsApp) group circulated widely on social media.
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