Title: The Ultimate Sacrifice: Bripka Andithya Munartono’s Heroic Act Saving Tourists at Pangandaran Beach
In a tragic yet inspiring incident, Andithya Munartono, a police officer from Pagerageung Police Sector (Polsek Pagerageung) under Tasikmalaya City Police Resort (Polres Tasikmalaya Kota), lost his life while saving a distressed tourist at Pantai Pangandaran. Andithya, a Bripka at the time, was posthumously promoted to Aipda for his extraordinary act of bravery, earning the attention of Indonesia’s National Police Chief, Jenderal Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
The harrowing incident took place on Friday, January 3, 2025, around 3:30 PM WIB, near Hotel Century at Pos 4 Penjaga Pantai Dusun Karangsari, Pangandaran. Andithya and fellow officer Bripka Wahyu were swimming with their families when they noticed 14-year-old Sevina Azahra struggling in the water. Without a moment’s hesitation, both officers swam towards Sevina for rescue.
Tragically, while trying to reach Sevina, Andithya and Wahyu, along with a civilian helper named Supri, were caught in a powerful wave and pulled 40 meters away from the shore. Wahyu managed to survive using a boogie board. Andithya and Sevina were rescued by a local fisherman’s boat but unfortunately, Andithya succumbed to his injuries during transport to RSUD Pandega Pangandaran.
Kapolres Pangandaran AKBP Mujianto expressed his condolences, "I deeply mourn Bripka Andithya Munartono’s passing. His selfless act to save a life, though not a resident of our region, is a true representation of our commitment to our duties."
Andithya’s funeral was held in his hometown of Desa Sukapada, Pagerageung, Tasikmalaya, attended by top police officials, including Kapolres Tasikmalaya AKBP Joko Sulistiono. Andithya was hailed as a "Bhayangkara sejati" (true police officer), and his posthumous promotion to Aipda was seen as a fitting tribute to his extraordinary heroism.
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