UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta does not tolerate all forms of violence in the university. This statement was delivered by the Director of Academic Reputation and Student Affairs UNS, Dr. Sutanto, during the press conference on the death of a UNS student who participated in the Basic Training and Education (Diklat) of Student Regiment (Menwa) UNS.
Dr. Sutanto stated that the university is not just saddened by the death of Gilang Endi Saputra in Diklat Menwa on Sunday (24/10/2021). He also emphasized that it enraged him and campus should provide safety for its academic members and not pose a danger to its students.
“We emphasized that UNS does not tolerate all forms of violence in the campus (activities). Currently, we prepared a team to evaluate and investigate the case. The law enforcement process is fully handed to the police,” Dr. Sutanto explained on Tuesday (26/10/2021).
Currently, the university closes the Menwa UNS secretariat. “We close and lock (the secretariat), and the key is handed to the supervisor,” Sutanto said.
In any event that the investigation finds proof of negligence and violence to the victim, the university will take strict action.
“There will be clear punishment. We have normative regulations in the university. If it is indeed negligence or even intentional and was performed collectively in the institution, we will take strict action. This is related to human life,” Sutanto emphasized.
The Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Ahmad Yunus, added that UNS had stopped all physical activities after the incident. “We are currently suspending all physical activities in and outside the campus, including Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam (Mapala) (student association for nature lovers). That is also risky,” Prof. Yunus explained. Humas UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti