Trader found dead in Menteng

JAKARTA (JP): A 40-year-old trader was found dead on Jl. Cut Mutia near Gondangdia railway station in Menteng, Central Jakarta on Sunday with a stab wound in his chest.

The body of Wiyono, a resident of Batang, Central Java, was found lying in pool of blood by local residents.

No details about the cause of death were available.

A Central Jakarta Police officer, who asked for anonymity, said, "We received a report about the body at 7 a.m. We are still investigating."

He believed that the murder had nothing to do with robbery since police found Rp 130,000 (US14) in cash and a motorcycle driving license in the victim's wallet.

Marhan, a local resident, said clashes frequently occurred in the area.

She said the area was occupied by several meat-ball traders from East Java. (jun)