A tragic incident has occurred at the Institute of Home Affairs (IPDN) Jatinangor Campus in Sumedang Regency, where a prospective cadet, Maulana Izzat Nurhadi from North Maluku, passed away on Thursday evening, October 9.
At the time of his passing, Maulana was participating in the Basic Mental and Discipline Education for Junior Cadets (Diksarmendispra) roll call. This intensive program, scheduled from September 30 to October 14, 2025, is designed to instill character and discipline in future IPDN cadets. It involves rigorous physical and mental training, nation-building insights, and defense education, serving as a foundational step for their studies at IPDN.
Maulana’s death quickly garnered significant attention across social media platforms, prompting questions about the circumstances. Here’s a summary of the confirmed facts surrounding this unfortunate event:
Death During Evening Roll Call
Arief M. Edie, IPDN’s Vice Rector II for Administration, confirmed that Maulana Izzat Nurhadi passed away after reportedly collapsing following an evening roll call. “Yes, it’s true, he passed away. He collapsed last night during the evening roll call,” Arief stated, as reported by Antara on Friday, October 10.
Official Cause of Death
During a press conference at the IPDN Jatinangor campus on Friday, October 10, Vice Rector II for Administration, Arief M. Edie, disclosed that Maulana Izzat Nurhadi’s death was attributed to cardiac arrest. “The cause was merely weakness, and doctors confirmed it as cardiac arrest,” Arief explained.
According to Arief, Maulana had complained of feeling weak after the Basic Mental and Discipline Education (Diksarmendispra) roll call, which concluded around 10:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB). “After the evening roll call, the deceased complained of weakness. We checked on him, offered him a drink, and subsequently, he was taken to the Dormitory Infirmary (KSA),” Arief elaborated.
At the IPDN KSA, Maulana underwent various checks, including blood pressure, and all results were reported as normal. “From the KSA, after the checks that night, his blood pressure and all other routine vital signs were normal,” Arief stated. Despite these normal readings, Maulana was then referred to Unpad Hospital at 11:00 PM WIB, where he tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest.
Arief emphatically denied that Maulana had any prior history of heart conditions. “There was no history of heart issues; he had successfully passed all regional selections and was deemed healthy. He wasn’t even excessively tired. At the time of his passing, his saturation was still 70, and his heart rate was 70, but he was subsequently pronounced dead,” Arief affirmed. Following his death, Maulana’s body was transported to Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) in Bandung for preparation before being sent to his hometown in North Maluku. “We extend our deepest condolences and hope the deceased finds peace,” Arief conveyed.
Denial of Violence
Addressing concerns that surfaced on social media, Arief M. Edie, Vice Rector II for Administration, firmly asserted that there was no violence involved in Maulana’s death. “There are often chaotic issues on social media, but IPDN has a zero-tolerance policy for violence. Prospective cadets do not yet interact with seniors; they are still handled by the Diksarmendispra team, which does not involve IPDN staff directly,” he explained, aiming to dispel rumors.
Arief further confirmed that no injuries were found on Maulana’s body. “There was absolutely no element of violence. There were no marks or injuries on the victim’s body whatsoever. Everything was purely due to, as stated, cardiac arrest,” Arief reiterated, underscoring the official findings.
Family Declines Autopsy
According to Arief M. Edie, Vice Rector II for Administration, Maulana’s family chose not to pursue an autopsy on his remains. “There were no issues; they accepted it as fate. We suggested an autopsy, but they declined,” Arief stated when met at the IPDN Jatinangor Campus in Sumedang, West Java, on Friday, October 10.
Arief also confirmed that Maulana’s body had already been laid to rest in his hometown in North Maluku. “He was buried this morning in Maluku, directly by his family,” Arief added, indicating the family’s wish for a swift burial.
IPDN Basic Training Continues
Despite the unfortunate death of a participant, the Diksarmendispra program is set to continue as planned. Officials cite the absence of violence in the incident as the reason for proceeding. “It will continue without any problems. If there’s no violence, everything inside is fine,” Arief confirmed during an interview at the IPDN Jatinangor campus on Friday, October 10.
Palace’s Response
The incident has also drawn a response from the State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, who acknowledged that he had not yet received full information and would seek confirmation from Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian. Nevertheless, Hadi stressed that such events demand serious attention from all parties involved.
“However, as these kinds of incidents have occurred several times before, it once again becomes a collective responsibility for us. Educational institutions should improve their processes and, what do you call them, inappropriate customs or traditions in education. This needs to be rectified, and not just at IPDN,” he elaborated, highlighting a broader concern regarding educational practices within similar institutions.
Summary
Maulana Izzat Nurhadi, a prospective IPDN cadet from North Maluku, tragically passed away on Thursday evening, October 9, at the IPDN Jatinangor Campus during an evening roll call for the Diksarmendispra program. IPDN Vice Rector II, Arief M. Edie, confirmed his death was attributed to cardiac arrest, following complaints of weakness after the roll call concluded. Despite initial checks showing normal vital signs at the infirmary, he later died after being referred to Unpad Hospital, with no reported prior history of heart conditions.
IPDN emphatically denied any violence, stating no injuries were found on Maulana’s body and reiterating the institution’s zero-tolerance policy for such acts. The family chose not to pursue an autopsy, accepting the circumstances, and Maulana was subsequently buried in his hometown. The Diksarmendispra program will continue as planned, and the State Secretary acknowledged the incident, emphasizing the need for educational institutions to rectify inappropriate customs.