Alleged rapist beaten to death

An alleged rapist was found dead in his cell at the Penjaringan police precinct in West Jakarta yesterday.

Tjeng Kim Tai, 34, is strongly believed to have been killed by another detainee identified only as St, following a bloody fight in the cell, Sinar Pagi reported.

The victim was detained about a week ago on charges of raping an under-aged girl, the daily said quoting police sources.

The motive of the killing is not known. Police are still investigating the case.

Tjan's body has been sent to the Cipto Mangungunkusumo Hospital for an autopsy, while St is now under intensive police questioning. (bas)