Police At Puri Ubud Bali Fainted And Then Declared Dead During Jokowi's Security Duty

GIANYAR - Aiptu Anak Agung Gede Putra (54) fell unconscious while on duty to secure the arrival of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on a working visit in Gianyar, Bali.

This policeman fainted at around 12:15 WITA at the Catus Pata Ubud police post, Gianyar. Aiptu Gede Putra was taken to Ari Canti Hospital.

The Head of Gianyar Bali Police, AKBP Dewa Made Adnyana, confirmed this incident. The police officer served in the Catus Pata sub-sector, Simpang Puri Ubud.

"He was carrying out his duties at Simpang Puri Ubud when there was a working visit of Mr. RI 1 in the Simpang Puri Ubud area. While on duty, he fainted at the post. As soon as he was taken to the hospital, he was checked by a doctor and declared dead", he said. AKBP Adnyana when contacted, Tuesday, March 16.

The deceased is thought to have died of heart disease. Aiptu Gede Putra is known to have a history of heart disease.

"Yes, the youngster has a history of heart disease", said Adnyana.

He made sure that the police officers had their health checked regularly. Meanwhile, the deceased never complained about being sick in recent times.