PJLP Officer Drowns In BKT River: Victim Suspected Of Suicide Due To Browsing About Syahid's Death

Illustration of evacuation officers who drowned/ Photo: IST

Residents around the East Flood Canal (BKT) River, Jalan Inspeksi Kanal Timur, Rorotan, Cilincing, North Jakarta were excited after learning that another individual service provider (PJLP) officer in Cilincing District was suspected of drowning.

North Jakarta Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-dept. Officer Marjio said that his party received a report from local residents on Friday, June 9, at around 09.02 WIB.

The victim named Fitri Khairul Umam (30) was finally found a few hours later after Gulkarmat officers conducted a sweep at the scene.

Head of Ops for North Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept. Abdul Wahid revealed that Khairul's body was found by officers at 13.30 WIB.

"Alhamdulillah, at 13.30 WIB, we managed to find the body," said Wahid, Friday, June 9.

No eye witnesses saw the incident. However, officers also found the victim's belongings not far from the scene.

"Only his belongings were found at this crime scene, namely a motorbike in full condition, along with his cellphone and the item was handed over to Rorotan Village," said Marjio.

Khairul allegedly drowned based on his search history on the internet. He had time to look for suicide and the depth of the BKT river.

"He browsers, the term if he commits suicide by drowning, is it categorized as a martyrdom or what's his name," said Marjio.

"Continue to be crowded, the estimated water depth for this BKT river is about four meters. So, he is looking for it, there is an intention," added Marjio. When asked if there was any suspicion of suicide, Marjio did not deny it.

Meanwhile, information from the victim's wife, the person concerned, did not have any problems.

"Indeed, from my wife, family, there is no information yet, so far it's been normal, no problems, no complaints or anything," said Marjio.