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