Police aiding investigation

JAKARTA (JP): The police are being cooperative in the Trisakti shooting investigation and will submit all evidence needed in resolving the case upon formal request, National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said yesterday.

Da'i made the remarks in response to questions about the 21 weapons used in the May 12 incident which were reportedly not presented by the police to the Trisakti investigation team, led by Jakarta Police Military Commander Col. Hendardji.

The weapons are needed to run ballistic tests for more evidence in the fatal shooting of four Trisakti students.

"We are not trying to hide anything. We will submit the weapons according to the procedure, that is, we will give the guns based on a clear and official request and on its necessity," Da'i said.

He said it would then be only a matter of time before weapons were presented.

"We are being cooperative on this matter. Please do not make such a big fuss out of it."

Meanwhile, Hendardji said he was unaware of the whereabouts of the weapons. (edt)