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2 clusters · 8 sources · 5 days · First seen · Last updated

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Jatiluhur Reservoir guard death response

Entities: Saepul Bahri Binzein · Sumarna · Imam Santoso · Purwakarta Regency · Indonesian police

Overview

On 26 July 2026 a 42‑year‑old security guard, Sumarna, was found dead, handcuffed and floating in the Jatiluhur Reservoir in Purwakarta, Indonesia. Authorities treated the case as a homicide after the guard reportedly confronted a group of youths planning to vandalise the water‑supply site. The Purwakarta regent, Saepul Bahri Binzein, ordered a comprehensive security review, calling for additional staff, CCTV installation and better lighting at the reservoir.

A few days later, on 30 July 2026, Perum Jasa Tirta II (PJT II) Director‑General Imam Santoso visited Sumarna’s family to deliver benefits from the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan program and a cash allowance from the company. The ceremony, attended by BPJS officials, PJT II board members and the regent, was presented as a commitment to protect workers’ rights and support the bereaved family’s living costs and children’s education.

Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Perum Jasa Tirta II Grants Labor Benefits to Deceased Security Guard Sumarna's Family

    PJT II gave BPJS Ketenagakerjaan benefits and a cash allowance to the family of deceased security guard Sumarna in Purwakarta, with company and local officials present.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Jatiluhur Reservoir Guard Death Leads to Strengthened Security Measures

    Security guard Sumarna was found dead, handcuffed, at Jatiluhur Reservoir; the Purwakarta regent orders a security overhaul and police investigation.

Sources

inews.id · matapantura.republika.co.id · mediaindonesia.com · news.okezone.com · ramenten.republika.co.id · rmol.id · ruzka.republika.co.id · us.fokus.news.viva.co.id