Viral Video Shows Mob Confronting Teacher Couple Over Alleged Student Abuse in North Sumatra

Residents in Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra, stormed the home of a female civil servant teacher and her husband following allegations of sexual abuse against a fifth-grade elementary school student. A viral video circulating on Thursday, July 23, shows dozens of residents gathered outside the couple's house, confronting them as they were brought out. The crowd reportedly reacted with physical aggression, striking the couple.

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A civil servant teacher in Tanjungbalai is suspected of bringing a male student to her husband for sodomy.

The alleged victim is described as an orphan. The viral video's caption stated, "A civil servant teacher in Tanjungbalai is suspected of bringing a male student to her husband for sodomy." Sadam Husein, the head of Lingkungan V in Perjuangan Village, confirmed the incident occurred Wednesday night, stating that the community gathered due to information about alleged indecent acts against a minor.

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Yes, a commotion occurred here related to a married couple suspected of committing indecent acts against a minor.

Husein noted that an argument among community members might have escalated, drawing more people to the scene, possibly fueled by the widespread social media information. To prevent further escalation, the couple was taken into custody by the Tanjungbalai Police. The investigation is ongoing.

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If this commotion was allegedly due to an argument, so people came. As far as we saw, these were people from the surrounding community who came here.