Commission X of the DPR has highlighted the case involving lewd\nconversations within a WhatsApp group of students from the Faculty of\nEngineering at Gadjah Mada University (FT UGM). The Vice Chairman of\nCommission X, Lalu Hadrian, stated that the case must be handled with\nutmost seriousness.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe view these allegations as a serious issue, but as they are\ncurrently just allegations, they must be investigated objectively while\nensuring the rights of both the victims and the accused are protected,\u201d\nLalu told reporters on Wednesday (30\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
Lalu noted that the government and universities should not only take\naction when a case goes viral. He also called for strict sanctions if\nthe allegations are proven true.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf, after investigation, violence or harassment is proven to have\noccurred, sanctions must be applied firmly and proportionally. For\nstudents, the severe sanction regulated is permanent dismissal from the\nuniversity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lalu urged universities to remain consistent in enforcing\nregulations. He also requested that campuses ensure protection for\nvictims.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we are pushing for is that the university consistently\nimplements rules, strengthens Task Forces, ensures reporting channels\nare secure, and provides protection to victims so that similar cases do\nnot recur,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
FT UGM previously provided an update regarding the circulation of\nconversations among students in the Department of Electrical Engineering\nand Information Technology (DTETI) that involved sexual harassment\ntowards female students. Ten students are allegedly involved in the\nmatter.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have met directly with the suspected student perpetrators. There\nwere 10 individuals yesterday, and we are continuing to investigate\nother students who may be involved. All of them are from the 2024\ncohort,\u201d said the Dean of FT UGM, Prof.\u00a0Ir. Selo, via a short\nmessage.<\/p>\n
Selo emphasised that the faculty will suspend all suspected\nperpetrators from all academic activities. He added that FT UGM will\ncontinue to oversee the investigation process alongside the UGM Task\nForce for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (PPKS).<\/p>\n
Selo expressed hope that the investigation process would be conducted\nand completed properly. He also ensured that protection for the victims\nwould be maintained throughout the process.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is, of course, to ensure that during the investigation, the\ncampus atmosphere can return to being comfortable, protecting the\nvictims and maintaining the integrity of the investigation,\u201d he\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpr-commission-x-urges-strict-sanctions-if-ugm-student-whatsapp-group-found-involved-in-lewd-content-1790769707", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }