Bandung Mourns: UPI Student Found Dead in Gymnasium; Police Launches Investigation
Bandung, Indonesia – The University of Education Indonesia (UPI) is in mourning following the discovery of a student‘s body in the gymnasium of the campus in Setiabudi, Bandung. The student, identified only by the initials AM, was found dead on the basketball court, sparking an investigation by local police.
The police, led by AKP Ni Wayan Mirasni, have begun their probe into the cause of death. "We’re questioning witnesses, including two students who were planning to record a basketball video," said Mirasni. The police are also examining CCTV footage from inside and outside the building, and intend to interview the victim’s close friends.
Initial reports suggest that the student had recently completed his final exams. However, the exact activities leading up to his death remain unclear. The police, alongside the Bandung Metro Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit, are working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
The victim’s body was discovered in the late afternoon, with the crime scene cordoned off by police tape. A white marker on the basketball court floor indicates the spot where the student was found. The cause of death is yet to be determined, with early reports suggesting the student may have fallen from the second-floor tribune.
In a statement, AKBP Rahman, the head of the Bandung Metro Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit, confirmed that CCTV footage shows the student falling from the second floor. However, the exact cause of the fall – whether it was an accident, a push, or something else – remains under investigation.
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in their investigation. The university community has expressed their condolences and offered support to the victim’s family during this difficult time.
