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