UNEJ Student Dies After Falling from the 8th Floor of Campus Building While in the Middle of the 3rd Semester

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from Jember University (Unej) after a student was found dead after falling from the 8th floor of the Center for Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (C-RiSSH) building on Monday evening, December 23, 2024. This heartbreaking incident occurred during the campus holiday period, when classes were on break.

Iim Fahmi Ilman, Vice Chairman of the Unej Public Relations Working Team, revealed that access to the stairs leading to the building had been closed. However, the elevator was still allowed to operate until 9:00 PM WIB for faculty purposes. It is suspected that the victim used the elevator to reach the 8th floor before the tragedy occurred.

Several witnesses at the scene heard screams around Maghrib time and found the victim lying face down in front of the building. Campus security immediately acted quickly by contacting the Unej Medical Center (UMC) and taking the victim to RSD dr. Soebandi Jember. Unfortunately, his life could not be saved.

Here are the facts that have been summarized by Kapanlagi.com, Tuesday (24/12).

1. Chronology of Events, Victim Allegedly Jumped Around 17:51 WIB Evening

On Monday, December 23, 2024, around 17:51 WIB, the atmosphere at the C-RiSSH Building of Jember University suddenly became tense when a student named DRYN was seen entering the building, even though the stair access was closed for the holiday.

With the elevator still operating until 21:00 WIB, DRYN managed to reach the 8th floor. However, moments later, panic screams echoed in the surrounding area when witnesses found DRYN lying unconscious in front of the building.

Security personnel acted quickly, contacting the Unej Medical Center (UMC), and took the victim to RSD dr. Soebandi Jember; unfortunately, his life could not be saved.

"We confirm that the individual is a student of the Sociology program at FISIP Unej, class of 2023," said Iim Fahmi Ilman, Deputy Chair of the Unej Public Relations Work Team, as reported by ANTARA on Tuesday.

2. The Victim is Still in Semester 3 and Comes from Tulungagung Regency

In the midst of the vibrant campus life, DRYN, a 21-year-old student from the Sociology Study Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Jember University, captures attention with his passionate spirit.

Originally from Panjerejo Village, Rejotangan District, Tulungagung Regency, East Java, he not only focuses on academics but is also actively contributing to various social activities on campus.

"He is an inspirational figure, from Tulungagung Regency and currently in his third semester," his peers stated, emphasizing his dedication to personal development and the surrounding environment.

3. Had Posted a WhatsApp Status

Before the shocking tragedy, DRYN had posted a mysterious status on WhatsApp reading "Goodbye" at 17:49 WIB, just three minutes before he was found lifeless.

This post sparked speculation about possible hidden intentions behind this tragic incident. However, the authorities are still reluctant to provide an official statement and are currently awaiting further investigation results.

After the incident, the police, along with campus officials, quickly set up a cordon at the location to facilitate the ongoing investigation.

4. Reactions from the Campus and Family

Jember University feels deep sorrow over the passing of DRYN and is determined to collaborate with the authorities to thoroughly investigate this case, in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

The victim's family has been contacted, but until now, there has been no official explanation regarding the motive behind this shocking incident. The campus along with the police urges all parties to refrain from speculation until the results of the official investigation are released.

"The cause is still under police investigation, and currently the campus is quite quiet due to the holiday, so there are no classes taking place," said Iim.

5. What caused the Unej student to fall from the 8th floor?

The exact cause of a Jember University student falling from the 8th floor remains a mystery that is currently being investigated by the police and the university.

So far, there has been no official conclusion revealing the motive or reason behind this tragic incident, leaving many people with big questions in mind.

6. Is there any indication of suicide in this case?

Before this tragic event occurred, the victim had posted a status "Goodbye" on WhatsApp, which sparked speculation about suicidal intentions.

Although the authorities have not yet issued an official statement and are still awaiting the results of the investigation, Jember University responded with deep sorrow.

They are committed to collaborating with law enforcement in the investigation process and are determined to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

7. Are there any eyewitnesses to this incident?

As dusk approached, the atmosphere suddenly became tense when several witnesses heard panic screams. They rushed to the location and found the victim lying helplessly in front of the building, but unfortunately, none of them saw the tragic moment when the victim fell.

8. Is access to the 8th floor of the building open for students during the holidays?

Several witnesses heard screams around the time of Maghrib and found the victim lying in front of the building, but no one saw directly when the victim fell.

(kpl/rmt)