7 Facts About the Man Shouting Doomsday in Sampang Who Used a Loudspeaker in the Middle of the Night

KabarJawa.com – Recently, the people of East Java, especially the residents of Sampang Regency, were shocked by an action which then went viral on social media.

This relates to a man who entered the mosque in the middle of the night and shouted “Doomsday” repeatedly.

In fact, he used a loudspeaker (toa) there and ultimately sparked panic and anger among local residents. The action was caught on CCTV cameras and then the video circulated widely on social media.

To understand the chronology and background behind this action, based on the information gathered KabarJawa.comBelow are some key facts about the man who shocked Sampang Regency.

Identity and Background of the Perpetrator

The first fact relates to the identity of the man who carried out the action. The man is known to have the initials SR. He is a local resident, 49 years old, and is registered as a resident of Gunung Sekar Village, Sampang Regency, East Java.

Status of People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ)

The most important fact revealed from the results of the initial investigation was the perpetrator’s mental health status. Based on an examination by the authorities, the perpetrator was confirmed as a person with mental disorders (ODGJ).

Chronology of Events

This action of shouting “Doomsday” occurred in the early hours of the morning, to be precise at around 01.00 WIB on Tuesday, December 9 2025. Allegedly, while the residents were fast asleep, SR entered the mosque and turned on the loudspeaker and shouted “Doomsday, doomsday”.

Location

The location of the incident was one of the houses of worship in the area, namely the Al Istianah Mosque, which is located on Jalan Rajawali, Karang Dalem, Sampang.

Action Using Loudspeakers

SR entered the Al Istianah Mosque and suddenly took over the loudspeaker. He then repeatedly shouted the words “Doomsday, doomsday”.

The use of loudspeakers in the middle of the night caused the screams to spread widely and disturbed the peace of local residents.

Residents’ Reaction

The screams uttered in the middle of the night suddenly shocked and panicked the residents around the mosque. A number of residents reportedly woke up from sleep and went to the mosque.

In the video circulating, it appears that the man was then surrounded by residents who had woken up from their sleep.

Police Handling

The police from the Sampang Police immediately arrived at the location after receiving a quick report from the public. The police managed to arrest the man. After being arrested, it was reported that SR was taken to Moh Zyn Sampang Regional Hospital to undergo further treatment.

So, those are some facts about the man who shouted about the end of the world which has recently gone viral and has become a hot topic of discussion among residents of Sampang and its surroundings.***