Tragedy Strikes as Family Mourns Sinta amelia, Victim of the Glodok Plaza Fire
Jakarta, January 19, 2025 – The devastating fire that engulfed Plaza glodok in Tamansari, West Jakarta, has left families shattered and communities in mourning. Among the victims was Sinta Amelia, a 20-year-old whose life was tragically cut short during what was supposed to be a joyous birthday party.
Robet, Sinta’s 60-year-old grandfather, arrived at the Kramat Jati Police Hospital in East Jakarta to support his niece, Imelda, Sinta’s biological mother. the family had gathered at Plaza Glodok to celebrate Sinta’s birthday just days before the fire broke out.
“He wears three rings on the little and middle fingers. On the right side is the ring finger and a watch ring,” Robet shared, describing the last details of Sinta’s appearance as the family provided details to the hospital for identification purposes.
The family received the heartbreaking news of Sinta’s death from one of her friends, who also survived the ordeal.According to Robet, sinta’s friend fell from the 5th floor while attempting to escape the flames. “The friend is a girl. Welcome to the hospital,” he said, his voice heavy wiht grief.
The identification process has been fraught with challenges. The family faced complications when submitting DNA samples due to discrepancies in Sinta’s family identity card. Her mother’s name was not listed as Amelia, adding to the confusion.
Robet explained that Sinta had a foster mother in Surabaya, East Java, and a foster father in Kalimantan. “So when Sinta wanted to go back to her family, her biological mother was a little challenging. Tho, her mother did not tell the family,” he said.
To resolve the issue, the National Police Hospital requested a letter of reference from Amelia, along with copies of the foster and biological parents’ ID cards. “At the time of the event, his biological mother was on business in Medan. So, he held a birthday event on January 10 and 12, 2025. It was only on January 15 that he held an event there,” Robet added.
The tragedy has left the family grappling with both loss and bureaucratic hurdles. As they await closure, the community continues to mourn the lives lost in the fire that ravaged Plaza Glodok.
| Key Details | Information |
|————————————-|———————————————————————————|
| Victim | Sinta Amelia (20) |
| Location of Incident | Plaza Glodok,tamansari,West Jakarta |
| Date of Fire | January 15,2025 |
| Identification Challenges | Discrepancies in family identity card,foster family complications |
| Hospital | Kramat Jati Police Hospital,East Jakarta |
As the examination into the fire continues, families like Sinta’s are left to navigate the painful aftermath, seeking answers and closure in the wake of unimaginable loss.
