Permission To Go Home When Voting, KPPS Officers In Muara Baru Vomiting, Died

JAKARTA Ahmad Betty (47), a member of the Voting Committee (KPPS) group on Jalan Muara Baru, Penjaringan, North Jakarta died, on the voting day for the 2024 Pilkada, Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Ahmad was on duty at the 116 polling station (TPS), he was allowed to return to his home which was not far from the polling station, at around 11.00 WIB because he felt unwell.

"After arriving at his house, about 10 minutes, his family members shouted for help, because the victim was weak and vomiting," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi, November 28, 2024.

The family took Ahmad to Atmajaya Hospital for medical treatment. But unfortunately, after 10 minutes of treatment, the victim was declared dead.

Head of Penjaringan Village, Machrus Nugroho revealed that Achmad Betti has a history of hypertension which is suspected to be a factor in the cause of this tragic incident.