Difficulty Revealing The Explosion Of Monas Because Key Witnesses Are Victims

JAKARTA - The smoke grenade explosion incident in the National Monument (Monas) area is still being investigated. There were not many statements from the police regarding the progress of the disclosure of the case. This incident led to many allegations regarding the whereabouts of the smoke grenade that exploded at Serka Fajar's hands.

Police still collect evidence at the location. So far, no one has been able to explain the origin of the bomb grenades and the chronology of what happened. What is certain is that Serka Fajar and Praka Gunawan (victims of the explosion) are key witnesses to this case.

"Because these two victims are the key, the statement is so that we can find out," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Yusri Yunus in Jakarta, Tuesday, December 3.

Meanwhile, when another question was asked about why there were smoke grenades at the scene and the owner of the object, Yusri's answer was the same, "still in the process of being investigated".

The Jakarta Police Chief Inspector General Gatot Eddy Pramono said the explosion came from a smoke grenade. Two members of the TNI Garrison, the Serka Fajar Funeral Satker and Praka Gunawan were the first to find the smoke grenade.

"Where do we look at the goods," said Police Chief Inspector General Gatot at Monas, Tuesday, December 3.

The police immediately deployed the Jihandak team to secure the location. All evidence in the vicinity of the incident has been brought in for further investigation.

The location of the explosion was right in front of the courtyard of the Monument Park, opposite the Ministry of Home Affairs, Jalan Merdeka Utara. Next to the Ministry of Home Affairs is the Supreme Court. Then this building is only separated by Jalan Veteran to reach the Merdeka Palace.

This area is commonly referred to as ring 1. Palaces to a number of ministries and City Halls are around this area.