Pekalongan City provides assistance to SMPN 6 student bullied by friends, left in a coma

The Pekalongan City government in Central Java is ensuring psychological assistance for a junior high school student from SMP Negeri 6 Pekalongan who was subjected to bullying and violence. Mayor Afzan Arslan Djunaid emphasized that the victim's condition and psychological recovery are paramount to prevent long-term trauma.

"We ensure from the department, as well as the treatment (of the victim) at the hospital, all of it. I have told the parents not to worry," Afzan stated in Pekalongan on Tuesday. He confirmed that city officials visited the hospital to guarantee the victim received proper medical care and that all her treatment needs were met.

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We ensure from the department, as well as the treatment (of the victim) at the hospital, all of it. I have told the parents not to worry.

The mayor stressed that the victim's recovery is the priority, while simultaneously ensuring that the school's teaching and learning activities proceed without disruption. "We emphasize that the student's recovery process must be the priority while the students' teaching and learning activities continue to run well. We ensure that the students' learning is not disturbed and the victim needs traumatic psychological assistance," he added.

Initial medical examinations indicate the victim's physical condition is improving with no serious injuries found. However, further examinations are ongoing to comprehensively assess her health. The focus remains on her psychological well-being, and the city plans to provide ongoing education to schools regarding these issues.

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We emphasize that the student's recovery process must be the priority while the students' teaching and learning activities continue to run well. We ensure that the students' learning is not disturbed and the victim needs traumatic psychological assistance.