Body found in gutted shop

PEKANBARU, Riau: The authorities have found a charred body in one of the two shop-houses gutted by fire in Senapelan Market Thursday.

The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Zulkarni, whose son Hendri died after jumping from the third floor during the blaze, Antara said.

Another person, 18-year old Upik, is currently in Pekanbaru general hospital, suffering from concussion sustained after also jumping from the third floor. (emb)