Policeman found dead hanging by sarong

BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A police Mobile Brigade officer here was found dead in his house after apparently hanging himself on Friday on Jl. Amir Hamzah in the provincial capital of Bandarlampung.

First Brig. Mar, 39, was found dead hanging by a sarong with injuries to the neck and his tongue sticking out, according to his neighbors.

The man's body was brought to the Abdoel Moelek-Bandar General Hospital in Bandarlampung for an autopsy.

Local police officers said an investigation was underway.

Mar's friends said the dead police officer had a calm disposition and did not seem to have any serious problems at work or with his family.

The death surprised local residents, who said Mar was a polite and kind man. --Antara