Death Of 5-Year-Old Boy At Rebo Market Allegedly Deviating, Police Examine 8 Witnesses

East Jakarta Metro Police/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

A total of 8 witnesses have been investigated by the East Jakarta Metro Police regarding the mysterious death of a 5-year-old girl in the Pasar Rebo area, East Jakarta.

The eight witnesses were close people around the victim. However, from the examination of the 8 witnesses, the police have not yet named any suspects for the victim's death.

"The investigation has not been able to lead to any suspected suspects. We are waiting for further developments," said East Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Nicolas Ary Lilipaly to reporters, Monday, December 9.

Investigators from the East Jakarta Metro Police Satreskrim are still carrying out an investigation process to uncover the mysterious death of the 5-year-old girl.

"We continue to make efforts to uncover events that are suspected of having deviant actions. Currently, this case is still under investigation," he said.

Previously, it was reported that a 5-year-old girl died after being suspected of being a victim of coercion by her closest person on Jalan Pembina Kampung Baru, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta.

The incident was uploaded to an Instagram social media account. In the video footage, the victim was buried by residents after he died.

The cause of death is still a mystery. However, according to the rumors, the boy was a victim of forced or rape.