Police suspect foul play at zoo

Police suspect foul play at zoo

SURABAYA, East Java: Police here are launching an
investigation into the death of several animals at the Surabaya
Zoo.

"We have questioned witnesses, including Komang Wiarsa
Sarjana. The case is being handled by South Surabaya municipality
police," said Surabaya Police Sr. Comr. Ito Sumardi on Monday.

Komang is the head of the zoo.

Recently, five animals died, including a Tomang fish, a Papuan
Kangaroo, a deer, one hawk and a rare tropical bird.

Besides questioning witnesses, the city police are also
waiting for results of autopsies on the dead animals.

"If those animals die normally, we can do nothing. But if they
were poisoned or something, we will launch a thorough
investigation into the cases," Ito said.

Police suspected that the incident could be part of an
internal conflict over the zoo's management. - Antara