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Telkom University Investigates Alleged Dorm Bullying in Bandung
Telkom University is investigating an alleged bullying incident at its student dormitory in Bandung, Indonesia.
A video circulating online appears to show one student threatening another by spraying air freshener toward the student’s face while lighting it with a lighter.
The university has confirmed the incident and says student safety and well-being are priorities.
Its student affairs office and campus violence prevention task force are handling the case under university procedures.
The university says it will support those affected and protect the identities of the people involved.
It says any conduct found to break its rules will be addressed under the applicable regulations.
The investigation is ongoing, and the university has urged people not to share private identities or content.
Telkom University is investigating an alleged bullying incident in a student dormitory in Bandung.
A video circulating online reportedly shows a student threatening another student with room freshener ignited with a lighter.
The university said its student affairs directorate and campus violence prevention and response task force are handling the case.
It said it would protect affected people, keep their identities confidential and conduct an objective and fair examination.
The university said proven violations would be addressed under its rules.
- Who
- Two Telkom University students were involved in the alleged incident. The university is investigating.
- What
- A student allegedly threatened another student by spraying room freshener ignited with a lighter toward the other student's face.
- When
- The incident date is not stated. The university commented on Saturday night, October 10.
- Where
- A Telkom University student dormitory in Bandung, Indonesia.
- Why
- The university is investigating alleged bullying. The reason for the alleged threat is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Telkom University takes seriously the alleged bullying that occurred on campus and has drawn public attention.
The safety, security and well-being of all students are an institutional priority.
Any action proven to violate the rules will be followed up in accordance with the applicable regulations.
A video circulated showing an alleged threat between students in a Telkom University dormitory.
The university said its student affairs directorate and campus violence prevention and response task force were handling the case.
- Institution
- Telkom University
- Location
- Bandung, Indonesia
- Reported setting
- Student dormitory
- Reported method
- Room freshener ignited with a lighter
- University response
- Investigation by the Directorate of Student Affairs, Careers and Alumni and the PPKPT task force
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