Wanted murder suspect arrested

Tue, 31 Jan 1995

JAKARTA (JP): Pancoran, South Jakarta, detectives have arrested Teguh Ristanto, 20, on suspicion of having killed a friend one month ago.

The suspect was arrested by a team at his home on Jl. Polowijan, Blimbing district, in Malang, East Java, on Jan. 23.

City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Bambang Haryoko, said Teguh had been hunted for his alleged role in the killing of Khairani, 22, since late last month.

Bambang said the killing occurred due to "just a misunderstanding". He refused to elaborate.

Khairani died of a stab wound to the left side of his chest.

During the raid at his house, Teguh tried to attack the arresting officers, Bambang said.(bsr)

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