UNS Student Dies After Training, Police Intervene

SOLO - The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Surakarta City Police is still investigating the case of the death of a student at the Sebelas Maret University (UNS).

UNS student Gilang Endy (23) reportedly died after participating in the Student Regiment's Education and Training (Training) activity, at Jurug Jebres Solo, Central Java.

"In essence, there is an activity (Menwa Education and Training)," said Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Surakarta Police, AKP Djohan Andika, as quoted by Antara, Monday, October 25.

He said the students were Keti Hamlet, Dayu Village, Karangpandan District, Karanganyar Regency.

Andika said that in order to uncover this case, one of the things to do was to do an autopsy. On the other hand, the police have also asked for information from the family.

His party is still waiting for the autopsy results from the Regional General Hospital Dr Moewardi Solo. The police are still waiting for the results of the clarification of the parties who carried out these activities.

Information stated that the victim attended UNS Menwa Training and Education along with other participants. As usual, Menwa Education and Training was held with a standard "safety" procedure.

According to the Deputy Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at UNS Surakarta, Ahmad Yunus, he confirmed that there were Menwa Training participants who died. His party has received a report regarding the death of the student during the Menwa Training and Education, but the cause is not yet known.

Even now, his party is asking for confirmation from the committee regarding the chronology of the case. His party has called the committee to explain the details of the chronology.

However, to confirm the cause, an autopsy is being carried out at Moewardi Hospital Solo, on Monday. For this reason, it is advisable not to speculate too much but to wait for the results of the autopsy which is currently ongoing.