Peru pledges to investigate Indonesian diplomat’s ‘assassination’
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Mr Zetro Leonardo Purba was shot three times near his home by an unidentified person who fled on a motorcycle.
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- An Indonesian diplomat, Mr. Zetro Leonardo Purba, was shot dead in Lima, Peru, on September 1st while cycling home.
- Peruvian authorities pledge a thorough investigation into the "assassination" and increased security for the Indonesian embassy and its personnel.
- Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono requested a thorough investigation from Peru and ensured protection for Indonesian citizens in Peru.
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LIMA - An Indonesian diplomat’s killing in Lima will be thoroughly investigated, the Peruvian authorities pledged on Sept 2, promising answers for what it called an “assassination”.
Mr Zetro Leonardo Purba, who worked at Indonesia’s embassy in the Peruvian capital, died on the night of Sept 1 after being shot three times by an unidentified person while cycling to his home, police reported.
Peru’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Sept 2 it deeply regretted Mr Purba’s assassination and would take all measures “to clarify what happened”.
Police protection would be increased for the personnel and facilities of the Indonesian embassy in Lima, it added.
A Peruvian police official, speaking to a local TV station, said “a settling of scores is not ruled out”.
According to video broadcast by local media, Mr Purba was arriving home when he was intercepted by his attacker who could be seen wearing a helmet. That person then fled on a motorcycle driven by someone else, the video showed.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said on social media late on Sept 1 that he had spoken to Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer and requested “a thorough investigation” into the death of Mr Purba, who served as the embassy administrator in Lima.
“We trust Peru will ensure the highest protection for our embassy staff, families and citizens in Peru,” Mr Sugiono said. REUTERS
