Police question Bantul official

Thu, 15 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

YOGYAKARTA (JP): Bantul and Yogyakarta police investigating
the death of Bernas journalist Fuad Mohammad Sjafruddin, known as
Udin, have questioned a close associate of Bantul regent Sri Roso
Sudarmo.

Sukrisno, the head of administration affairs in Wirokerten
village, was questioned for several hours. Detective Lt. Col.
Erwin Tobing said several more people would also be questioned.

Udin's death three days after he was assaulted at his home on
Aug. 13, 1996 has been linked to his reports on corruption in the
regency, including the involvement of the regent himself.

The military police have yet to question a Yoyyakarta police
officer involved in the case, Edy Wuryanto, as demanded by the
Yogyakarta Legal Aid Office (LBH). Edy reportedly destroyed
evidence and framed a suspect, Dwi Sumiadji. The military police
said Edy was still being questioned by the Yogyakarta police.
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