Allegedly Fatigue, KPPS Member In Grobogan Dies In Room

Illustration of KPPS officers (ANTARA)

GROBOGAN - A member of the polling group (KPPS) in Grobogan Regency, Nur Puji Mulyati, died on Tuesday, February 20 morning.

His departure was due to his declining health condition since serving as a member of the KPPS at the Voting Station (TPS) 16 Tegowanu Kulon Village, Tegowanu District, Grobogan Regency, Central Java.

The head of the Tegowanu District Election (PPK), Ngabdi, revealed that Nur Puji Mulyati was allowed to go home early while on duty for complaining of dizziness and unhealthy body condition.

"When the recapitulation was carried out, he was asked not to count it until it was finished. Then he had normal activities every day, but still complained of fatigue," Ngabdi said during the recapitulation of the results of the voting at the PPK secretariat Tegowanu, Wednesday, February 21.

According to her husband, Purnomo, Nur Puji Mulyati has a history of hypertension. The factor of fatigue and decrease in physical condition is suspected to be the cause of the death of the KPPS member. The family had previously tried to carry out out out out outpatient checks, but there were no complaints before serving as KPPS.

"Yes, after the election, the pain took him for about two days, he felt bad. He was sick and often asked for a dip, often asked for a massage," said Purnomo.

Nur Puji Mulyati's death has been reported to the Regional General Election Commission (KPUD) of Grobogan Regency to receive proper compensation. Nur Puji Mulyati was buried at the local village public cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.

For your information, in the Tegowanu sub-district, apart from Nur Puji Mulyati, there are two other people who have been sick, namely PPK members who are undergoing outpatient treatment and PPS members who are still being treated at the hospital.