Palembang, KOTABARI.COM – Residents of the Boom Baru area in Palembang were shocked by the discovery of an unidentified male body floating in the waters of the Musi River on Tuesday (June 18, 2024) at around 11:00 PM local time. The body was first spotted by local residents, who immediately reported it to the police.
The deceased was found in a disturbing condition, with his right leg chained to a bag filled with rocks, secured with a padlock. This discovery has raised suspicions of foul play, but the exact cause of death is still under investigation.
The body has been transported to RS Bhayangkara Moh Hasan Palembang and examined by forensic doctors. Dr. Indra Nasution from Bhayangkara Hospital stated that the body had likely been decomposing for about two days.
“The body is already decomposed; based on its condition, it has been dead for two days at most,” said Dr. Indra following an external examination on Wednesday (June 19, 2024).
Dr. Indra provided a description of the unidentified man: approximately 30-40 years old, 170 cm tall, with keloid scars on his right chest and back, and tattoos on his left arm and right leg.
“The keloid scars indicate the victim had undergone some form of treatment,” he noted. Dr. Indra also discovered bruises on the victim’s hands and legs but could not confirm if the victim was murdered. “We only conducted an external examination. There are bruises on his hands and legs,” he added.
Dr. Indra further explained that the right leg of the deceased was chained to a bag containing rocks and the victim’s sandals, which served as a weight. “The chain was used to weigh down the body. His leg was padlocked and then tied to a bag filled with rocks and sandals,” he explained.
It is believed that the victim drifted from another location before being found floating near Boom Baru. “The body was found in the Boom Baru area, but the actual location where he fell or drowned is likely different,” Dr. Indra clarified.
The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the victim’s identity and the exact cause of death. This case has attracted significant attention from the local community, and it is hoped that justice will be served for the victim.