Parents demand justice for their child who was allegedly beaten to death by a school principal in Nias

The death of a student at SMKN 1 Sidua'öri is now being handled by the police. The victim's parents are demanding justice for their child.

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Yaredi (17), a student in South Nias, North Sumatra, who died after being hit by the school principal,

NIAS SELATAN, KOMPAS — The family of Yaredi (17), a student in South Nias, North Sumatra, who died allegedly after being hit by the school principal, demands justice from law enforcement officers. The family does not accept the physical violence experienced by their child.

Sökhizatulö Ndruru revealed the violent accident that Yaedi experienced and died after receiving punishment from the school principal, Saturday (23/3/2024) morning. At that time, Yaredi and other students were doing field work at the Sidua'öri Subdistrict Office, South Nias Regency, North Sumatra. They were asked by the deputy sub-district head to move the stun generator.

"There are students who want to and there are those who don't want to move the generator because it is very heavy. But, finally the generator was moved too. "However, the deputy sub-district head complained to the school principal that it was difficult for the children to be instructed," said Sökhizatulö, who is usually called Hasrat, Yaredi's father, to Kompas, Thursday (18/4/2024).

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Second from left, Yaredi (17), with his colleagues. Yaredi was a student in Nias who died after being hit by the school principal.

Yaredi didn't immediately inform his parents about the details of the incident. He only complained of a headache to his mother when she returned from the fields in the afternoon. At that time, Yaredi had not yet revealed that he was beaten by the school principal.

His mother then gave him headache pain relief medicine. A week later, his headache did not improve and became worse. Yaredi was unable to attend school due to the severe pain in his head. He then experienced a high fever on Friday (29/3/2024).

After a high fever, Yaredi confessed to his parents that he was beaten by his school principal. His friends were then asked about it. They recounted that they were punished by the principal the previous week. As his condition worsened, Yaredi was eventually taken to Dr Thomsen Gunungsitoli Regional General Hospital on Tuesday (9/4/2024).

Despite receiving treatment at the hospital, Yaredi's condition has not improved. The results of a head x-ray and physical examination by a doctor indicate that Yaredi may be experiencing bleeding or blood clots in the head.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved child. We are currently at the hospital, waiting for the forensic doctor from Medan to arrive. We only want our child to receive justice. (Hasrat)

Upon receiving the report, the police went to Dr. Thomsen Regional Hospital. However, due to Yaredi's deteriorating condition, the officials were unable to obtain a statement from him. His health condition continued to worsen until he eventually passed away on Monday night, April 15th, 2024, after being treated for a week.

After receiving the results of the examination, the Yaredi family then reported SZ for the alleged abuse case to the South Nias Police.

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On Thursday afternoon, Hasrat was still waiting for the autopsy process of his child to be carried out at RSUD Dr. Thomsen. "We are deeply saddened to lose our beloved child. Now we are at the hospital waiting for the forensic doctor from Medan to arrive. We just want our child to receive justice," said Hasrat.

The Head of Public Relations Section of the South Nias Police Resort, Chief Brigadier Dian Octo Tobing, stated that the legal process is still ongoing in the case. The police have already interrogated the school principal, the victim's family, students, and several others. "However, until now, there has been no suspect named in this case," he said.

Contacted separately, the Head of the Vocational High School Department of the North Sumatra Provincial Education Agency, Suhendri, said that they were extremely concerned and saddened by the death of Yaredi. Suhendri said that they were gathering information from school residents to determine the facts surrounding the incident.

Students and the Karang Taruna Forum of Surabaya City held a peaceful demonstration against violence towards children at the Siola intersection in Surabaya, East Java on Monday (29/1).

Anyone who commits violence must receive sanctions.

Contacted separately, the Head of the Vocational High School Department of the North Sumatra Provincial Education Agency, Suhendri, said that they were extremely concerned and saddened by the death of Yaredi. Suhendri said that they were gathering information from school residents to determine the facts surrounding the incident.

Suhendri stated that the school principal cannot be directly questioned yet. However, his party requested that the person in question write down the facts honestly.

"This case is still under investigation by the police. "We are waiting for the results from the authorities," said Suhendri.

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However, Suhendri said that any form of violence at school cannot be justified. "Anyone who commits violence must receive sanctions," said Suhendri.