BGN Suspends Head of SPPG and Regional Coordinator in Purwakarta Following Man Whipped at KPPG Bogor

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has taken administrative action by suspending the head of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Purwakarta Plered and the Regional Coordinator (Korwil) for Purwakarta at the Bogor Office of Nutrition Fulfillment Service (KPPG), West Java.

"Both have now been suspended from their positions as head of SPPG and Korwil," said BGN spokesperson Tysa Novenny in a press statement on Tuesday (20/10/2026).

This suspension followed an investigation that revealed both parties had committed errors during the incident.

"This relates to a fight that involved both parties in West Java. Following the investigation conducted today, both acknowledged their wrongdoing," Tysa stated.

Tysa added that the process for imposing disciplinary sanctions is currently underway by the BGN's Human Resource Development Officer.

Sanctions will be based on the investigation results and in accordance with existing regulations.

"Regarding the disciplinary measures to be imposed on both individuals, the Human Resource Development Officer is processing what punishments will be applied, in accordance with Government Regulation No. 94 concerning Civil Servants," Tysa explained.

BGN ensures that the handling of both parties is conducted proportionally based on the investigation results.

"The decision regarding further disciplinary action will be made through the personnel mechanism as per relevant regulations," Tysa emphasized.

Previously, a viral video on social media showed an incident of abuse at the Bogor Office of Nutrition Fulfillment Service (KPPG).

The video depicted a person lying face down wearing black pants and a white undershirt, bracing against a whipping from a hose.

The man using the hose was dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and black pants.

Not stopping there, the individual with the hose continued to lash at the victim's back.

This abuse with the hose allegedly occurred on Wednesday (14/10/2026) in the side yard of KPPG Bogor, North Bogor, City of Bogor.