Indonesian Diplomat At The Indonesian Embassy In Lima Peru Died

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JAKARTA - An Indonesian diplomat was reportedly shot dead in Agile District, Lima, Peru by three suspects outside his residence on Monday evening local time.

The bloody incident occurred on Jalan Cesar Vallejo, Block 3, Agile District. After the attack, the diplomat was taken to a local clinic, where his death was confirmed.

The victim was identified as Zetro Leonardo Purba (40) who. At the time of the incident, his wife was reportedly waiting for him at the entrance to the apartment where the deceased and his family lived.

"This is the first paid-up murder case we saw this year in the district. The motive behind the murder is not yet known, but it is possible that revenge has not been ruled out. The murder Division and the Jes storm Police Department (DEPINCRI) (DEPINCRI) are conducting an investigation," Major Daniel Guivar of the Peruvian Police told Exitosa. , as quoted by Peru21 September 2.

According to the police version, the perpetrators were suspected of being foreign nationals, based on the physical characteristics they could confirm.

The alleged revenge is suspected to be the motive for the murder, while police officers are investigating the bloodshed.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its upload on Instagram announced its condolences for the death of Zetro Leonardo Purba who served as the Deputy Kanselerai Arranger of the Indonesian Embassy in Lima.