Coach named suspect in fatal hazing case in Palembang school

Police named a coach at the SMA a suspect for allegedly beating a student

who participated in the school's orientation program,

the program lead to the student's death last week.

a coach at the school has been detained by the police

after autopsy results showing that the victim had sustained injuries to the right side of his head

from a blunt object allegedly used by the suspect.

"The coach is not a senior [at the school].

they had confiscated a bamboo stick allegedly used during the attack as evidence.

The incident occurred on Saturday, the last day of the week-long orientation program,

during which new students at the school were required to walk for 13 kilometers.

Feeling exhausted, the victim allegedly uttered harsh words,

which apparently led to him being beaten.

Delwyn passed out

and was subsequently rushed to Myria Palembang Hospital,

where he died before any medical action was taken.

If charged and convicted,

Obby could face up to 15 years in prison for violating the 2014 Child Protection Law.

Furthermore, the Police also received another report of alleged violence

that had occurred during the school's orientation program,

which has been under a spotlight since Delwyn’s death.

a father reported the case to police

after his son was admitted to Hospital

after participating in the orientation program.

WJ was in a critical condition and that

the student often muttered words such as “Don’t beat me!” (mengigau bergumam)

and “Forgive me, commander!”

while lying unconscious in a hospital bed.

Separately, his office had not found any violations in the orientation program,

but would continue its investigation into the case

before reporting to the Education and Culture Ministry.

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