The Tragedy Case Of The Tangerang Prison Fire Rises Investigation, Police Explore Who's The Suspect

Tangerang Prison/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - The case of the Tangerang prison fire tragedy has been investigated. Police are now investigating the suspect behind the incident.

"Yes, including (looking for) who is the suspect, we are still investigating everything," said the Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Yusri Yunus, to reporters, Friday, September 10.

In looking for a suspect, Yusri said investigators would analyze the evidence and witness statements that had been collected.

In the current investigation process, it is possible that witnesses who have been examined will be questioned again. The goal is to strengthen and prove the criminal acts of the suspect.

However, Yusri did not mention the parties who would be re-examined. He emphasized that investigators have the right to determine which witnesses will be examined.

"It is possible that the (witness) who is being investigated is called again for fingerprinting," he said.

Previously, the status of the deadly Tangerang Class I prison fire case had been raised for investigation. Later there will be a suspect from the alleged crime of negligence or intentional.

"Last night, the investigation team carried out a case title and this morning from the investigation it was increased to an investigation. So it has been fingerprinted," said Yusri.

In this case, the investigator has determined the article to be used. All related to negligence and intentional

"So if yesterday it was found that the criminal charges were found in Article 187, Article 188 in conjunction with Article 359 of the Criminal Code. We need to investigate whether there was negligence or negligence, possibly other things, we need to investigate," said Yusri.