progresifjaya.id, BEKASI – Hundreds of people stormed the Al-Qonaah Islamic Boarding School in Karang Mukti Village, Karang Bahagia District, Bekasi Regency, on Friday, (27/9) night. Those who appeared emotional demanded accountability for the alleged child molestation committed by a father and son, the head of the Islamic boarding school, S (52), and the read qur’an teacher, A alias Aki Udin (29).
To avoid an unwanted or chaotic situation, the Polres Metro Bekasi immediately took action by deploying 20 personnel led by the Kapolsek Cikarang, Kompol Sutrisno to provide security. The police also coordinated with community leaders, such as the Head of Karangmukti Village, Sumardi, and the Head of Karangsatu Village, Sarim, who were also present to calm the crowd.
After lengthy negotiations, at 21.00 WIB the police were finally able to evacuate the alleged perpetrator MHS (52) from the location. He was immediately taken to the Polres Metro Bekasi with tight security by the Criminal Investigation Unit and the Precision Pioneer Patrol (3P) Team Samapta of the Polres Metro Bekasi. Not long after, the read qur’an teacher of the Islamic boarding school, A (29), surrendered himself to the Polsek Cikarang and was secured for further investigation.
Kabid Humas of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Ade Ary Syam Indradi in his official statement said, after the evacuation of the alleged sexual harassment MHS as the owner of the Al-Qonaah Islamic Boarding School and the surrender of his son, A alias Aki Udin, the Al-Qonaah Islamic Boarding School was officially closed and no longer operating. The activities of the Islamic boarding school were stopped because it was suspected that many victims did not dare to report because they felt ashamed and afraid.
“Activities at the Islamic boarding school have completely stopped because of this case. It is suspected that there are still many victims who have not dared to report because they feel afraid and ashamed,” said Kombes Pol Ade Ary in his written statement, Saturday, (28/9).
He also said, that this case has become a major concern for the public because of the important role of Islamic boarding schools as religious educational institutions.
“Now the further investigation process is being carried out by the Polres Metro Bekasi,” he said again.
Meanwhile, the Kapolres Metro Bekasi, Kombes Pol Twedy Aditya Bennyahdi said, that the two perpetrators, namely A alias Aki Udin and MHS, have been secured by the Polres Metro Bekasi Criminal Investigation Unit. Both were secured based on reports from the victim’s parents. Kapolres Twedi said there were three victims of sexual abuse committed by A and MHS in February, March, and August 2020.
“After the report was received, it was continued with a visum et repertum at the Bekasi Regional Hospital for the victim. Then an investigation and inquiry were carried out and finally we, assisted by local figures, were able to secure the two perpetrators from the wrath of residents and the victim’s family,” said Kapolres Twedi, Saturday, (28/9).
In addition, the Al-Qonaah Islamic Boarding School which was established in 2020, is known to only have two teachers. And the two teachers in question are now suspected perpetrators of sexual harassment. (Bembo)