Visum Examinations for 8 Victims of Buleleng Orphanage Completed Gradually
The handling of medical examinations for victims of alleged violence at an orphanage in Buleleng Regency, Bali, continues gradually. A total of eight victims have undergone checks, with initial findings pointing towards suspicions of assault up to sexual violence.
Forensic doctor at Buleleng General Hospital, Klarisa Salim, stated that the coordination of examinations began on Friday evening for one victim. Subsequently, on Sunday, victims were brought in gradually for further examinations.
“It started with two people, then increased to all of them. Apart from one victim who came earlier on Friday,” she said on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
On that Sunday, the hospital handled cases related to alleged intercourse as well as physical violence. Of the total eight victims, one had two visum requests simultaneously, namely related to alleged assault and sexual violence.
Klarisa explained that the hospital has prepared facilities and resources to ensure maximum service for the victims, who are mostly still children.
“The victims’ ages vary, from 13 to 15 years, up to one who is 20 years old,” she clarified.
Initial Visum Findings
From the initial examination results, the physical violence visum showed wounds on several body parts indicating suspected assault, particularly from blunt objects.
Meanwhile, for suspected sexual violence, there is more than one victim. However, the exact number cannot be disclosed as it is part of the investigation material.
In the intercourse visum process, examinations are conducted according to standard operating procedures (SOP) while considering the victims’ physical and psychological conditions.
“We assess the victims’ mental readiness, wound conditions whether new or old, and other conditions like menstruation,” she added.
Process and Visum Results
Visum results are generally issued within five to seven working days after the entire series of examinations, including supporting tests, are completed.
To date, seven visum results have been issued, while one is still in process. Additionally, there is one victim still awaiting readiness to undergo examination.
“Because some victims are still children, examinations cannot be forced. We must prioritise their psychological conditions,” Klarisa emphasised.
From the seven visums issued, a combination of physical and sexual violence cases was found. Some victims experienced both, while others showed signs of sexual violence without physical wounds.
Director of Buleleng General Hospital, Ketut Suteja Wibawa, added that initially his side received reports related to alleged assault before follow-up reports emerged.
“Examinations were conducted on Sunday. Then there were follow-up reports related to alleged intercourse,” he said.
He explained that the victims’ arrivals were done gradually, starting from two people up to a total of eight victims.
“To date, the case has been handled. However, some are still awaiting laboratory results or parental approval,” he concluded.