JAKARTA - The police are investigating the case of the discovery of the body of a male baby in the Pacing River, Waringin Jaya Village, Kedungwaringin District, Bekasi Regency, West Java, on Saturday, March 28.
"Our members immediately headed to the location of the crime scene (scene of the crime) where the body of the baby was found after receiving a report from residents," said Kedungwaringin Police Chief, Deputy Commissioner Pol. Muhammad Trisno in Cikarang, Sunday, quoted by Antara.
Based on the report received by the officers, he said, the baby's body was first found by residents on Saturday, March 28 at 16.00 WIB in a floating condition in the river.
When found, the baby's body was in a state of decomposition with the placenta still attached to his body.
Based on initial allegations, the poor baby was only a few days old. However, to determine the age and cause of death, the body has been taken to the Bekasi Regency Hospital for an autopsy.
"We also called the identification team from the Bekasi Metro Police to help the evacuation process and further investigation," he said.
The temporary suspicion is that this baby was deliberately thrown into the river by someone. The police are still investigating this case, including conducting examinations of a number of witnesses around the scene of the incident.
In addition, a team from the Kedungwaringin Police was also sent down to seek additional information regarding the origin of the baby and the party responsible for this action.
"We also appeal to the public who have information to immediately report it to the police," he said.
Local resident Muhammad Iqbal (38) admitted that he knew about the accident from the community's story. When he arrived at the discovery location, dozens of residents were already crowded watching the evacuation process by officers.
"I was there until the afternoon before Maghrib, it was very crowded yesterday, they also witnessed the evacuation process up close. How come there are people who dare to throw babies like that," he said.
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