Serda HCB allegedly assaulted santri at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Bayan in Pangandaran, West Java, prompting an apology and military detention from the Indonesian Army.
Did You Know? On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Serda HCB went with the head of Pondok Pesantren Nurul Bayyan to Makodim 0625/Pangandaran to report the incident before authorities initiated formal questioning.
“Ada tindakan kekerasan terhadap sejumlah anak yang tidak punya dosa apa-apa. Ada yang nangis juga, dan tiga orang malam itu langsung pulang karena trauma dan takut” Pondok Pesantren Nurul Bayan leader Kyai Utay said. Three victims immediately returned home that night due to severe trauma and fear.
Brigadir Jenderal TNI Donny Pramono told reporters on Sunday, November 15, 2026, that the military moved quickly to address the breach. “Terkait adanya dugaan tindakan kekerasan yang dilakukan oleh oknum anggota TNI dari Yonif TP 336/MS terhadap seorang santri Pondok Pesantren Nurul Bayyan di wilayah Pangandaran, dapat kami sampaikan bahwa satuan telah mengambil langkah cepat untuk menindaklanjuti kejadian tersebut,” Donny said.
Following initial questioning at Makodim 0625/Pangandaran, Yonif TP 336/MS transferred Serda HCB to Subdenpom III/2-4 Banjar on Friday, November 13, 2026. Authorities subsequently moved the soldier to Denpom Garut for deeper examination under military criminal law. Letnan Kolonel Infanteri Naryanto confirmed that the suspect remains detained at the military police facility in Garut.
Representative officials from Batalyon Infanteri TP 336 Merak Sakti visited the pesantren on Thursday night to issue an open apology to victims and administrators. Wisnu acknowledged the misconduct during a recorded meeting with pesantren leaders. “Kami meminta maaf atas tindakan oknum anggota kami yang kurang ajar terhadap santri. Anggota kami akan kami tindak tegas. Kami akan melaksanakan hukuman disiplin,” Wisnu told the gathering.
The case has drawn sharp scrutiny from legislative and religious organizations. “Saya mendesak TNI memecat dan memproses secara pidana oknum tersebut. Tindakan intimidasi terhadap pesantren dan kekerasan terhadap enam santri tidak bisa ditoleransi. Ini bukan sekadar pelanggaran etik atau disiplin” Abdullah, a member of Commission III of the House of Representatives, said.
The Pangandaran branch of Nahdlatul Ulama issued a formal statement condemning premanism and demanding an objective, unshielded military trial.
Parents of the victims have also voiced deep concern over the psychological toll on the teenagers. Heri Herdiana, the father of a 14-year-old student named J who was struck after waking up near the front security post, insisted that legal measures apply equally regardless of military status.
The altercation occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the late evening hours at the pesantren located in Cimerak district, Pangandaran regency.
Following initial processing through Subdenpom III/2-4 Banjar, the soldier was transferred to Denpom Garut for ongoing military police investigation.
At least six santri and santriwati experienced the incident, resulting in three students returning home immediately due to trauma.
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