Vice Rector of IT&B Karo Found Dead with Bleeding Mouth; Two Killers Arrested

The Vice Rector of the Institute of Technology and Business (IT&B) Karo, identified by the initials AS (38), was found dead in the bathroom of his residence in the J-Kesain Complex, Raya Village, Berastagi District, Karo Regency. Two suspects believed to be the robbers and killers of AS have been arrested.

Karo Police Public Relations Chief, AKP Pedoman Maha, stated that the two suspects were apprehended by a joint task force from the North Sumatra Regional Police (Jatanras Polda Sumut) and the Karo Police Criminal Investigation Unit at their hideout in Medan.

“Yes, two people have been arrested,” Pedoman confirmed via telephone on Tuesday (29/09/2026).

He added that both suspects are currently being interrogated by investigators to determine the motive and modus operandi behind the robbery and murder.

Previously, AKP Pedoman Maha reported that the victim was first discovered dead on Friday (25/09/2026) at approximately 19:30 WIB. The victim’s car and several personal belongings were also missing from the scene.

“The victim’s brother was called by the school because they could not reach the victim via mobile phone. The brother went to the house accompanied by security. Upon entering, they found the victim deceased in the bathroom,” Pedoman stated when confirmed on Sunday (27/09/2026).

When discovered, the victim’s mouth was bleeding, although no external wounds were visible on the rest of his body.

The family subsequently contacted the police, and officers arrived at the scene to conduct a forensic investigation. The victim’s body was later transported to the Bhayangkara TK II Medan Hospital for an autopsy.