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Police Academy Cadet Candidate Dies After Falling from Dormitory, Suicide Suspected

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • A cadet candidate at the Police Academy (Akpol) in Semarang, identified as AMM (19), allegedly died by suicide after falling from the third floor of a dormitory.
  • Police are investigating the incident, confirming the cadet was found injured and later died at the hospital.
  • Authorities are gathering information from friends and colleagues to understand the circumstances leading to the fall.

A 19-year-old candidate cadet at the Police Academy (Akpol) in Semarang, identified by the initials AMM, has allegedly died by suicide after falling from the third floor of a dormitory. The incident occurred on Friday evening, with the cadet being rushed to Bhayangkara Hospital for medical treatment.

Indeed, tonight around 7:30 PM, the deceased was found in the Akpol environment with injuries.

— Kombes Pol YuliyantoConfirming the discovery of the injured cadet.

Central Java Police spokesperson Kombes Pol Yuliyanto confirmed the death, stating that the cadet was found injured within the Akpol complex around 7:30 PM. "However, the individual could not be saved and was later pronounced dead," Yuliyanto said during an interview at the Central Java Regional Police headquarters on Friday.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall. "We don't know yet why the individual was found in a fallen state," Yuliyanto added, noting that AMM was discovered in an outdoor area. Police are interviewing friends and individuals who last interacted with the cadet to gather more information.

However, the individual could not be saved and was later pronounced dead.

— Kombes Pol YuliyantoReporting the outcome of the medical treatment.

The report includes a public service announcement about mental health, encouraging individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek help from friends, religious leaders, or mental health hotlines provided by the Ministry of Health.

We don't know yet why the individual was found in a fallen state.

— Kombes Pol YuliyantoDescribing the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fall.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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