Student injured by suspected stray bullet on Padang university campus; security tightened

An unexpected incident involving a suspected stray bullet has disrupted the campus of the State University of Padang (UNP) in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The event, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, resulted in two individuals being injured and subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities have since increased security presence on the UNP campus and at RS Hermina Padang, the hospital where the victims are receiving care. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce, but university officials have confirmed that a student was among those injured.

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Yes, a UNP student was allegedly hit by a stray bullet.

"Yes, a UNP student was allegedly hit by a stray bullet," stated Erianjoni, the Secretary of UNP, to reporters. He further clarified that one of the injured is a student, while the other is a family member of a student who was waiting nearby. The student reportedly majors in Sociology.

According to Erianjoni, the incident took place near the Rectorate building shortly after students had celebrated completing their proposal seminar exams. "Usually, the children celebrate joyfully with friends after their proposal seminar exams. Then, they were hit by stray bullets. The student is female. The other victim is a family member waiting for their sibling, it seems," he explained. The university is currently providing support to the injured student as they receive intensive medical care.

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The student is female. The other victim is a family member of a student who was waiting nearby.