Islamic Boarding School Dormitory Collapse: 1 Dead, 11 Injured in Situbondo
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Situbondo Islamic Boarding School Dormitory Collapse Kills One Student
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A girls’ dormitory at the Syafi’iyah syekh Abdul Qodir Jailani Islamic Boarding School in Situbondo Regency, East Java, collapsed on October 29, 2025, resulting in one fatality and injuries to eleven other students.
What Happened?
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the girls’ dormitory building at the syafi’iyah Syekh Abdul Qodir Jailani Salafi Islamic Boarding School in Blimbing Village, Besuki District, Situbondo Regency, East Java, experienced a structural failure and collapsed according to Kompas.com. The building housed twelve female students at the time of the incident.
Casualties and response
Situbondo Police Chief AKBP Rezi Darmawan confirmed that one female student died as a result of the collapse and was buried at 8:00 AM local time on october 29, 2025 as reported by Kompas.com. Eleven other students sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.
Investigation and Potential Causes
The Situbondo Police are currently investigating the incident. Initial reports suggest a possible structural failure, but the exact cause remains undetermined. Factors being considered include the age of the building, construction materials, and potential maintenance issues. further investigation will involve structural engineers and building safety experts.
this incident follows a similar event at the dalwa Pasuruan Islamic Boarding School on October 28, 2025, where a student died after falling down stairs according to Kompas Surabaya, raising broader concerns about safety standards at Islamic boarding schools in East java.
islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia: A Growing Sector
Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren, play a meaningful role in Indonesia’s education system. According to data from the Ministry of Religious affairs, there are over 29,000 pesantren across the country, with a combined student population exceeding 4 million