Latest news about controversy of school principal in Banten slapping student for smoking

Jakarta – The controversy of students caught smoking and then slapped by the school principal in Cimarga, Lebak Regency, Banten has long tails. The problem involved the principal and students at SMA Negeri 1 Cimarga. This incident was also taken to legal action by the student’s parents. So what’s the latest news? Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT. Chronology of the Acting Head of the Banten Province’s Education and Culture Service (Kadisdikbud), Lukman, explained the matter of the matter. He said initially there were pupils who were caught smoking behind the school. “So initially the student smoked behind the school, the principal discovered it. The principal then reprimanded and reminded him,” said Lukman on Tuesday (14/10/2025). He said the female principal reprimanded her with words that were considered harsh. The harsh verbal warning was also accompanied by physical contact. “But, as we remember it, maybe the language is a little harsh. Yes, maybe the language of the people there is a little different. It’s a normal thing, maybe yes, we don’t know for sure,” he said. Students on school strike As many as 630 students at SMAN I Cimarga, Lebak Regency, Banten, held a school strike. This action was a form of student protest against the school. “All because under pressure from the children had cases. More than 630 students,” the head of SMAN I Cimarga, Dini Fitri, told reporters on Tuesday (14/10). Despite this, Dini stated that the entire teaching council still came to school. Dini admitted that he immediately ordered the deputy head of curriculum to ensure that the teaching and learning activities (TLA) process continued. Governor of Banten Mediation Banten Governor Andra Soni intervened regarding the controversy. He brought principal Dini Fitri along with a student who had been caught smoking, named Indra. Banten Governor Andra Soni brought together the head of SMAN 1 Cimarga, Dini Fitri, with a student caught smoking named Indra. (Arief I/detikcom) On Wednesday (15/10/2025), Andra facilitated the meeting in his office in the Central Government Area of ​​Banten Province (KP3B), Serang City. The meeting was also attended by Indra’s homeroom teacher. Principal and students apologize to each other The meeting was fruitful. Recently, students and the principal apologized to each other over the incident. “I apologize for my mistake,” Indra said. “I’m sorry, mother, and I’m sorry for your words too. Hopefully Indra can be sincere in his heart,” Dini replied. Dini also reminded Indra to follow Governor Andra Soni’s message. He also prayed that his student would become a successful person. “The governor taught us about sincerity. Hopefully, Indra can be humble and successful,” Dini said. Revocation of inactive status, Banten Governor Andra Soni said he will reinstate Dini Fitri as principal of SMAN 1 Cimarga, Lebak Regency after the student slapping incident. Andra said the previous deactivation was only aimed at normalizing the atmosphere at the school. “The situation at that time was not conducive. Teachers could not lead students to class for two days. Disrespect began to appear, they refused to be asked to go to class,” Andra said at the Banten Governor’s Office, Serang City, Wednesday (15/10/2025). “So, the education department’s decision is that everything in the learning process must return to normal. This is not a punishment or dismissal, just a temporary deactivation,” he said. Andra said that Dini Fitri will be immediately reactivated as principal. He does not want new problems to arise if Dini is transferred to another school. The police have not yet received the retraction of the report from the PPA unit, the Lebak police criminal investigation unit has not received the retraction of the report by Indra’s parents on this case. Until now, Indra’s parents apparently did not visit the Lebak police. “Not yet. But we have received information that mediation has taken place between both parties. Hopefully there will be good news from both parties tomorrow,” said the head of the PPA unit of the Lebak police’s criminal investigation unit, Ipda Limbong, upon confirmation, Wednesday (15/10/2025). Limbong said that he had previously received a report from the student’s parents about alleged acts of violence committed by the principal. In the process of this investigation, his party also visited the school. (fca/fca)