Summary:
On New Year’s Eve, a family doctor of Koas Hospital in Palembang was allegedly attacked at a cafe, in an incident that has caused uproar in the city. The doctor, from Dr. Koas FC, was reportedly beaten by unidentified individuals.
The incident occurred around midnight on December 31, 202
Title: Unsri Family Doctor Kaskan Harassed at Palembang Café, Perpetrator Seeks Peace – Tribun Sumsel in English
On Saturday, February 5th, a disturbing incident took place at a café in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. According to a report by Tribun Sumsel, a family of doctors from the University of South Sumatra (UNSRI) was harassed and insulted by an individual at the café. The family has since spoken out about the incident, raising concerns about public decorum and respect for profession.
The Pengakuan Keluarga Dokter Koas FK UNSRI (ounce) Facebook page recounted the ordeal, stating that the incident occurred around 6:30 PM when the family was enjoying a meal with friends. An unidentified individual, later described as a middle-aged man, approached their table and began hurling insults.
The family, composed of two doctors and their children, was taken aback by the sudden outburst.They attempted to engage in a civil conversation, trying to understand the reason behind the man’s behavior. However, the individual persisted in his verbal harassment, shouting profanities and making offensive remarks.
In a video circulating on social media, the man can be heard shouting, "Why don’t you doctors ever come to our neighborhood clinic? You only care about money!" The family tried to explain that they have clinics in various regions, including the man’s reported neighborhood, but he refused to listen. Instead, he continued his tirade, disrupting the café’s ambiance and distressing the family.
The incident ended with the man finally requesting peace, asking the family not to record him anymore. However, the damage was done. The family was left shaken and perturbed by the unnecessary harassment.
The Tribun Sumsel article quotes a family member who wished to remain anonymous, "We understand that everyone has the right to express their feelings, but there’s a line between expressing opinions and harassing others. We were just having dinner, minding our own business, when this happened."
The incident has sparked conversations about public respect for professionals, especially in the medical field. The family has emphasized that while they understand the public’s frustrations with healthcare services, such incidents do not help in fostering a healthy dialogue. They have urged the public to engage in constructive discourse instead of resorting to harassment and insults.
Meanwhile, the café where the incident occurred has issued a statement expressing their regret and assuring customers that they will enhance their security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The family has chosen not to press charges, instead focusing on raising awareness about respect and decorum in public spaces. They have also extended an olive branch to the harasser, hoping that he will learn from his actions and seek peace.
