Muratara, KOTABARI.COM – A shocking incident occurred in North Musi Rawas Regency (Muratara), South Sumatra Province (Sumsep), where a teacher engaged in inappropriate behavior towards six students of SD 01 Noman. This incident has raised concerns as a teacher is expected to be a role model for students.
Following a report from a guardian and several witnesses, the local police at Muara Rupit Muratara Police Station received information about the incident on Monday, July 17, 2023. The complainant was Natar Pinah Binti Semar, a parent of one of the victims. In her report, she revealed that her child had been subjected to sexual harassment or sodomy by a teacher named Imam Mahdi Bin Sa’ari (35), a civil servant (PNS).
According to the mother, the incident took place approximately a month ago in a hut behind SD 01 Noman Baru, while her child was playing with a friend. Unexpectedly, Imam Mahdi appeared and lured the child into engaging in inappropriate acts. He coerced the child into performing oral sex and subsequently inserted his genitals into the anus of the victim named Feli Ananta. After the incident, the perpetrator gave the victim thirty thousand Indonesian Rupiah as compensation.
“On that day, my child was playing with a friend behind the school, precisely in the hut located behind the school. Suddenly, the perpetrator, Imam Mahdi, arrived and immediately enticed my child’s friend, Arga, to engage in inappropriate behavior by performing oral sex on him. After the victim’s genitals became erect, Imam Mahdi instructed Arga to insert his genitals into the anus of my child, Feli Ananta. Following the act, the offender gave money to the victim, amounting to thirty thousand Indonesian Rupiah. Similar incidents have occurred in the past few months,” explained the mother.
Confirming the incident, the Chief of Rupit Police, AKP Khairil, stated that the suspect, Imam Mahdi, was arrested on Monday, July 17, 2023, around 5:00 PM local time at the SD 1 Noman Residential Area in Rupit District, Muratara Regency. The arrest was conducted to prevent mob violence, and the perpetrator has been taken to the Muratara Police Headquarters for further legal proceedings.
This incident has sparked condemnation and concern from various parties, including local authorities and the community. Acts of violence and sexual abuse against children are unacceptable and must be dealt with firmly according to the law. It is hoped that this case will serve as a lesson for everyone to prioritize the safety and protection of children from acts of violence and sexual abuse.