Indralaya Utara, KOTABARI.COM – The residents of Payakabung Village, Indralaya Utara Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra were shocked by the discovery of a male corpse on Friday morning (July 28, 2023). The incident has caused unrest among the local community.
The shocking finding was made by a local resident. However, until now, no one has recognized the identity of the deceased, and no identifying documents have been found on the victim. Further identification is currently being carried out by the Physical Evidence Identification Team (INAFIS) from the Ogan Ilir Police.
The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Ogan Ilir Police, AKP Regan Kusuma, stated that the body was found with its head and body separated, adding to the mystery and peculiarity of this tragic event. “The body was discovered by a resident this morning in Payakabung Village. We are still in the process of identification since the identity is not yet known,” Regan told reporters on Friday (July 28, 2023).
The local residents living near the railway tracks in the area are also not familiar with the victim’s identity. This further complicates the identification process of the deceased who was found in a gruesome condition.
In order to ascertain the exact cause of death and uncover the victim’s identity, the unidentified male, known as “Mr. X” for now, has been taken to the Bhayangkara Hospital (Polri M Hasan) in Palembang for autopsy. Hopefully, the autopsy results will provide leads to the investigative team to unravel the mystery behind this man’s tragic demise.
The police are also urging anyone with information regarding the victim’s identity or any suspicious incidents in Payakabung Village around the same time to report to the authorities promptly. All relevant information will greatly assist in the investigation process.
As of the time of reporting, local residents and authorities are awaiting the results of the autopsy and further identification efforts by the INAFIS team from the Ogan Ilir Police. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and concern for others in the surrounding community