Policeman detained over drugging, rape

BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police have detained a Kedunghalang subdistrict policeman for allegedly drugging a teenage schoolgirl who was then reportedly raped, Bogor Police deputy chief Maj. Sumarso said on Monday.

"We have taken the officer's gun from him. The investigation will go on, and as long as it goes on, this officer is going to serve as one of my adjutants," Sumarso told reporters at the Bogor Police Headquarters.

The officer has only been identified as Al.

Al reportedly accompanied a businessman, identified only as An, during a recent rendezvous with the 18-year-old schoolgirl.

The student began modeling two months ago through the Palar Foundation of Gunung Putri, Bogor.

At the recent rendezvous, Al reportedly gave her shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), and she lost consciousness.

The teenager was then allegedly raped by An. The next day she told residents living around the Palar Foundation that she had been raped.

Angry residents searched for An, but could not find him, and vented their anger by burning down the foundation's building.

"There is no solid evidence so far that Al or any other police officer of mine was involved in the drugging or the rape. We are still questioning the girl and other witnesses over the drugging, the rape and arson," Sumarso said. (24/ylt)