Medan Mugging Goes Viral: Medical Student‘s Rough Relationship with Street Vendor
Medan, Indonesia – A medical student, identified only by her initial ‘F’, has been returning to her university after spending time at Pirngadi General Hospital (RSUD Pirngadi Medan) following an alleged assault on a roti bakar street vendor in Medan. Her return to campus in late July has raised questions about the incident and its aftermath.
According to Gibson Girsang, the Head of Public Relations at RSUD Pirngadi Medan, F was sent back to her university due to interpersonal issues with her peers. While he didn’t elaborate on the specifics, Girsang confirmed that the decision was made in late July.
The incident occurred on December 19, when F allegedly assaulted Fitra Samosir, a 26-year-old roti bakar vendor. The incident took place at Fitra’s workplace on Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan in Medan Timur.
Earlier in the day, F had purchased a chocolate cheese roti bakar from Fitra. However, later that evening, F returned and threw two leftover pieces of roti bakar at Fitra, who was left with lacerations on his hand and forehead. Fitra later filed a police report (STTLP/B/3609/XII/2024/SPKT) detailing the incident.
This is not F’s first run-in with the law. In 2023, she was involved in a dispute with a couple in the parking lot of RSUD Dr. Pirngadi Medan over a parking spot, which was later resolved through mediation.
Medan Police Chief Kombes Gidion Arif Setyawan confirmed receiving Fitra’s report and stated that the police are currently investigating the incident. Gidion also revealed that he had spoken with Fitra via video call and observed bruising around his eye.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how this will impact F’s academic career and her relationship with her peers. Follow us for updates on this developing story.
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