Baubau Court Chief Found Wounded; Police Suspect Suicide Attempt
14 November 2017 11:36 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Joko Saptono, head of the Baubau District Court, was found unconscious and covered in blood at his home in Baubau City. Not far from his body were a cutter knife and a pair of scissors. Preliminary investigations suggested that he attempted suicide.
"Early information suggested a suicide attempt. We are still investigating," Sulawesi Police spokesman Comr. Dolfi Kumaseh said.
Joko was found unconscious in his home on November 14, at around 03:00 in the morning. There was a cut on his left wrist. His left abdomen was also cut open, showing his intestines. Joko is now being treated at the Siloam Baubau Hospital.
"The suicide attempt suspicion is corroborated by the results of crime scene investigation by the Baubau Police," Dolfi said.
In addition to these injuries, the police found no signs of violence on Joko's body. The police also found no signs of breaking and entering or destruction at Joko's home office.
"None of the doors and windows was broken."
In Joko's home, there is a praying room. On the prayer mat, the police found a lot of blood, as well as on the bed, kitchen, and bathroom.
Despite these clues and evidences, Dolfie said the police will still investigate the case further.
ROSNIAWANTI FIKRY TAHIR (CONTRIBUTOR)