Police Investigate Witness Statements About Man's Body In Sodong River

The Body Of A Man In Kali Sodong/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - The East Jakarta Metro Police have not been able to conclude the cause of death of a man named Ahmad Efendi (38) whose body was found in the Sodong River, Pulogadung, East Jakarta, a few days ago. The victim who was registered as a resident of West Cakung, Cakung District, East Jakarta is still undergoing an autopsy at the RSCM to reveal the exact cause of the victim's death and the motive for his death. "We are waiting for the results of the investigation, because the results of the autopsy have not been released. We are still waiting," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the East Jakarta Police, AKBP Armunanto when confirmed by VOI, Wednesday, May 15. In addition, the East Jakarta Metro Police Satreskrim is still investigating the information related to a number of witnesses. "It is still being investigated," he said. Previously, a man's body was found floating in the Sodong River flow on Jalan Poncol Atas, Jati Village, Pulogadung District, East Jakarta, Monday, May 13, afternoon. From his body, an identity card was found named Ahmad Rendy (38), a resident of West Cakung District, Cakung District, East Jakarta. When found, the victim was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and jeans. According to the resident's statement, the victim had not returned home yesterday. "The beginning was found by a motorcycle taxi driver who saw a body on the side of the river. Then it was reported to the Pulogadung Police," said one resident to the officer.