KEDIRI - The Kediri City Police, East Java, are investigating the death of a four-year-old toddler from Ngronggo Village who was found dead with a number of bruises on his body.
Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Kediri City Police, AKP Achmad Elyasarif Martadinata, said investigators were still collecting information from a number of witnesses, including the victim's mother, grandmother, and stepfather.
"We are still investigating their statements to find out the exact cause of the child's death," said Elyasarif, quoted by Antara Thursday, April 16.
In addition, the police also coordinate with the medical team to determine the cause of the victim's death, whether it is purely due to natural factors or there are indications of violence.
The victim was found dead at his home on Wednesday (15/4) afternoon. At the time of the incident, the victim was at home with his grandmother, while his parents were working outside.
The victim's body was then taken to Bhayangkara Hospital, Kediri, to undergo a visum et repertum.
"The bruises that were found are still being investigated. We are waiting for the results of the medical examination so that the handling of this case is clearer and more objective," he said.
Meanwhile, the victim's older brother, Muhammad Wahyudi (26), admitted that he last met his younger brother two days before the incident. He said the victim often fell asleep whenever he visited his grandmother's house.
"Two days ago I went there, he was sleeping. Every time I come he often sleeps," said Wahyudi.
He admitted to being shocked by his brother's death and hoped that the police would thoroughly investigate the case.
"I hope this incident can be revealed, the truth can be found," he said.
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