Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — A female student was found dead at the M Building of Tarumanagara University (Untar) 1 campus, located in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, on Friday night, October 4, 2024. Authorities suspect the student, identified by the initials E (18), died by suicide.
The tragic discovery was confirmed by the Head of Public Relations at Polda Metro Jaya, Police Commissioner Ade Ary. He explained that the student’s body was first found by two campus security guards, identified as DS and DE, who were on duty at the time.
Ary further noted that the security guards had previously noticed the student in the hallway of M Building. The guards asked the student to leave the area, but the request was declined.
Disclaimer: This article contains sensitive topics including suicide, fire-related accidents, and child exploitation. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or in need of support, please seek professional help.
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In another shocking incident this week, a father identified as RA (36) was arrested for attempting to sell his 11-month-old baby. RA allegedly sold his child for Rp 15 million due to financial difficulties, while the baby’s mother was working in Kalimantan.
According to police reports, three individuals have been detained in connection with the crime: RA, the father, as well as HK (32) and MON (30), the buyers of the child.
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These incidents have sparked widespread discussion and concern, highlighting a range of issues from mental health to child exploitation and safety within public spaces. Authorities are continuing their investigations into all three cases.
Fire Breaks Out at Ciputra Mall’s Warung Leko
On the same day, a fire erupted at Warung Leko, a restaurant located on the fifth floor of Ciputra Mall, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi, Head of Public Relations at Polda Metro Jaya, stated that two individuals have been questioned regarding the incident. The first is E, a cleaning service worker, and the second is J, a security guard at the mall.
According to their statements, the cleaning service worker initially heard crackling sounds while cleaning the escalator on the fifth floor. Upon investigating, they discovered the source of the noise coming from Warung Leko.
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