Police Say Bharada RE's Status Is Still A Witness Despite Being Involved In A Shootout With Brigadier J

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo/Photo: VOI

JAKARTA - The National Police stated that Bharada RE, who was said to have been involved in a shootout with Brigadier J, was still a witness. However, the cases in the three police reports (LP) that are currently being investigated have gone up to the investigation stage.

"It's not true (as a suspect, ed)," said the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo when contacted, Monday, July 25.

The three reports include the alleged premeditated murder reported by the family of Brigadier J. This case is handled by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police.

Then, two other reports regarding threats of attempted murder and sexual harassment are being handled by Polda Metro Jaya.

Dedi confirmed that until now in the three reports that are being investigated, no suspect has been identified. All investigations are still ongoing to collect evidence and clues.

"Status is still a witness for cases investigated by Polda Metro Jaya and Bareskrim," said Dedi.

Nopryansah Yosua Hutabara alias Brigadier J died at the shelter for the Head of the Propam Division of the National Police Inspector General Ferdy Sambo in the Duren Tiga area, South Jakarta, on Friday, July 8.

So far, Brigadier J's cause of death is said to have been involved in a shootout with Bharada RE.

However, the family believes there is an alleged premeditated murder behind it. So, report the allegations.

In fact, based on the results of the case, the Bareskrim increased the status of the alleged premeditated murder from investigation to investigation.