5 Facts About a Female Student in Riau Who Was Attacked by a Close Friend Before Her Thesis Defense
The atmosphere at the Sultan Syarief Kasim Islamic University (UIN Suska) in Pekanbaru, Riau, suddenly became tense on Thursday (26/2/2026) morning. A student suddenly attacked and slashed a female student who was waiting for her thesis defense.
As reported by detikcom, the bloody incident occurred on the 2nd floor of the Faculty of Sharia and Law around 08.30 WIB. The victim, a 23-year-old woman with the initials F, was preparing to take her thesis defense.
Unexpectedly, a man with the initials R suddenly approached her. The 21-year-old then slashed the victim indiscriminately, causing her to suffer severe injuries.
The perpetrator was immediately secured, while the victim was rushed to the hospital.
The Riau Police stated that the perpetrator was quickly caught thanks to the rapid response of the 110 Polri call center. Here is a summary:
- Victim Slashed While Waiting for Thesis Defense
The Head of Public Relations of the Riau Police, Kombes Zahwani Pandra Arsyad, said that the incident occurred on the 2nd floor of the Faculty of Sharia Law at UIN Suska. The victim was preparing to take her thesis defense.
Unexpectedly, the perpetrator suddenly came and approached the victim. The perpetrator then attacked the victim indiscriminately.
“The perpetrator immediately approached the victim and caused her injuries,” said Pandra, Thursday (26/2).
- Perpetrator, a Student, Secured
The atmosphere, which was initially solemn, turned chaotic. Thanks to the quick action of other students and security personnel, the perpetrator was immediately secured, and the victim was taken to Bhayangkara Hospital in Pekanbaru.
As a result of the incident, the victim suffered slash wounds to the head and arm. The perpetrator was secured at the Bina Widya Police Station for further investigation.
For his actions, the perpetrator with the initials R (21) was charged with Article 269 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning assault.
“The penalty is 12 years in prison, and the suspect has been secured to be held accountable for his actions,” said Pandra.
- Motive for the Slashed
Pandra said that the perpetrator had intended to attack the victim. The perpetrator was known to have brought a machete and a knife when he attacked the victim.
“We will continue to investigate the motive. It is clear that the perpetrator had the intention to commit the assault because of a background of resentment and hurt feelings,” said Pandra.
The perpetrator and the victim were known to each other and had a close relationship.
“Their relationship was quite close,” he said.
- Perpetrator Had Intended to Slash
Kombes Pandra said that the perpetrator had intended to slash the victim. The perpetrator had even prepared the sharp weapon from his home.
“The perpetrator, R, intentionally intended to commit the assault by bringing a machete and an axe,” he said.
- Perpetrator Faces Strict Sanctions
The Vice Rector III of UIN Suska Riau, Harris Simaremare, expressed his concern over the slashing incident that occurred on campus.
“We express our concern for the incident that occurred on our campus in the Faculty of Sharia and Law. Of course, we did not want this to happen during Ramadan,” said Harris.
Regarding the incident, the university administration handed over the legal process of the perpetrator entirely to the police. On the other hand, the university administration will also take action against the perpetrator, who is also a student at UIN Suska, in accordance with the applicable code of ethics.
“We are committed to upholding the code of ethics on campus, and we leave the legal process entirely and transparently to the authorities,” Harris added.
The campus ensured that the perpetrator would face the harshest sanctions for his actions.
“The campus has internal rules in the form of a code of ethics. But if it is a criminal case, this student will automatically receive the harshest ethical punishment,” he concluded.