Police Say Area Where Human Bones Were Found in Ancol Area Was Actually a Former Swamp

The discovery of bones in the septic tank excavation in Ancol, North Jakarta (Rizky Sulistio)/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Pademangan Police Criminal Investigation Unit conducted a crime scene investigation (TKP) related to the discovery of human bones while digging a septic tank on Jalan Lodan Dalam Raya, Ancol area, Pademangan District, North Jakarta.

In addition to conducting a crime scene investigation, the police also examined a number of witnesses to explore the background of the location where the human skeleton was found.

"From the results of the temporary investigation, according to statements from several witnesses from the surrounding community, the location that was dug for the septic tank used to be a swamp area," said Head of the Pademangan Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner I Gede Gustiana Wijaya Kusuma when confirmed, Sunday, November 17, evening.

Commissioner I Gede said that the human skeleton that was found was then taken to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital, East Jakarta.

"The identity of the skeleton is not yet known or Mr. X. It has been taken to the forensic medicine of the Kramat Jati Police Hospital to check the gender, age of the victim, cause of death and take DNA samples," he said.

However, until Sunday night, the Pademangan Police have not received any reports from the public who have lost family members.

"Until today, the Pademangan Police have not received any information or complaints from residents regarding missing family members," he said.

Previously reported, a number of residents of Lodan Dalam Raya Street, Ancol area, Pademangan District, North Jakarta were shocked by the discovery of human bones.

The discovery of the human skeleton occurred when a digger made a hole for a septic tank.

Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Senior Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi confirmed the discovery of human bones in the Pademangan area, North Jakarta.

"The initial discovery was when a witness with the initials A was digging a septic tank. A then found a skull and human bones," said Senior Commissioner Ade Ary, Sunday, November 17.