JAKARTA - The head of the Tangerang Class I prison (Kalapas), Victor Teguh Prihartono, has been investigated for a fire that killed 48 inmates. During the examination, investigators explore their duties and obligations.

"(The investigation) is still general in nature regarding issues regarding the function of duties and roles", said Director of the General Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Police (Polda) Commissioner Tubagus Ade Hidayat to reporters, Wednesday, September 15.

However, Tubagus is reluctant to go into further detail about the things that investigators have uncovered. The reason is that it is included in the investigation material.

He only emphasized that the Tangerang Kalapas would be questioned with the capacity as a witness. So far, no suspects have been identified.

"The examination is asking for information in its capacity as a witness", he said.

On the other hand, in yesterday's examination, continued Tubagus, there were two additional witnesses. Thus, not only seven Tangerang Class I prison officials were examined.

"There are 7 of the prison officers, then 2 of the inmates", said Tubagus.

Previously, it was reported that the Tangerang Class I Kalapas, Victor came to the Metro Jaya Police to undergo an examination. The inspection process has been going on since 13.00 p.m. local time.

The examination lasted about nine hours. Because investigators decided to end the examination at 22.00 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Tangerang Class I Prison caught fire on Wednesday, September 8, in the early hours of the morning. As a result, 44 inmates died due to the incident.

Dozens of prisoners were not able to save themselves. Because when the fire broke out, the prison cell was locked. While the officers did not have time to open the cells of the victims.

The police stated that there were allegations of negligence and intentional crime behind this. Currently, the case is in the investigation stage.


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