TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Idol Group JKT48 manager Inao Jiro has been found hanging in his own bathroom. Pondok Aren Police chief Comr. Indra Ranudikantara has confirmed the report in a phone interview.
Meanwhile, South Tangerang Police's Criminal Investigation Unit director Adj. Comr. Alexander said that the police have questioned three witnesses over the incident.
The three witnesses are two security officers who helped took Inao Jiro's body to the hospital and a neighbor.
"The family members of the victim have not been questioned yet because they are still shocked," the Police said.
Earlier, Inao Jiro was found hanging from a scarf in his bathroom on Tuesday evening, March 21, after his wife and a domestic helper broke into the bathroom.
The domestic helper said that the victim was last seen picking up his son at school before locking himself up in the bathroom.
JKT48 is an Indonesian idol group formed in 2011. It reportedly has 5 million fans.
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