Palembang, KOTABARI.COM – A viral video on social media has exposed a horrifying incident in Palembang, where a teenager is suspected to be the victim of a burn assault by one of his friends. This incident took place at an Islamic boarding school located in Sematang Borang Sub-district, Palembang.
In the video, a teenager can be seen lying in a hospital room in Palembang, visibly writhing in pain due to severe burns, primarily concentrated on his hands.
According to the circulated information, the victim was allegedly burned by a friend while he was asleep in the Islamic boarding school. As of now, it is not known how many individuals were involved in the burning incident.
Kompol Sulis Pujiono, the Head of Sako Police Sector, confirmed the incident, stating, “Yes, it happened in our area, at one of the Islamic boarding schools in Sako.” However, Kapolsek Sulis Pujiono couldn’t provide further details about the case, as the victim had already filed a report with the Palembang Metropolitan Police. “So, the case is being handled by the Palembang Metropolitan Police. I’m afraid of miscommunication. But what is clear is that the victim filed a report with the Palembang Metropolitan Police last night. Some officers have also been dispatched to the scene,” he added.
The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into this case, and the public is awaiting further developments regarding this tragic incident. Condemnation and concerns have been expressed on social media, denouncing this act of violence and calling for justice for the victim.