Deputy Speaker of DPR Calls for Restoration of Rights for Female Pesantren Student Rape Victim in Pati

This must be addressed seriously. The emergency of sexual violence in educational environments, including pesantren, must be firmly dealt with,” said Cucun to reporters on Wednesday (6/5/2026).

Cucun stated that the suspect must receive firm sanctions for tarnishing the pesantren educational institution. He emphasised that there must be a deterrent effect for the perpetrator.

“And law enforcement must impose heavy sanctions to create a deterrent effect for perpetrators of sexual violence in educational environments. Whether in pesantren, universities, or schools,” he explained.

This PKB deputy chairman also called for the state to provide recovery for the victim. Cucun wants protection not only for the victim but also for her family.

“The rights to victim recovery must also be fulfilled. Law enforcers together with relevant agencies must provide full protection to the victims and their families,” said Cucun.

“Pesantren have grown from public trust, not only as educational institutions but as spaces associated with values, ethics, and protection,” he added.

Furthermore, Cucun requested that the government prepare steps to formulate national standards for santri protection in educational institutions. He wants the Ministry of Religious Affairs to participate in evaluating this.

“There must also be strengthening of the guidance and supervision functions of pesantren by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, not only administrative in nature, but touching on aspects of security and protection,” explained Cucun.

For information, AS has been named a suspect after being reported for the alleged rape of a santriwati. The victim’s side stated that AS claimed to be a descendant of the Prophet, making his actions halal.

The police have summoned AS, but AS failed to appear. The police will summon AS again tomorrow for examination as a suspect. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has also imposed a sanction halting the acceptance of new santri at the pesantren in question.