Sahat Simatupang, Medan – The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) urged the police to uncover a murder case in North Sumatera. In March, the Kontras reported police commissioner Anjasmara was involved in the murder of Edi Sarianto.

According to the Kontras coordinator from North Sumatera, Diah Susilawati, Edi Sarianto is a farmer found dying four months ago. "Witnesses said Anjasmara brought Edi Sarianto to a car when he was still alive," said Diah.

The Kontras suspected the murder of Edi Sarianto is related to his activity defending farmers' rights of PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN II). "Anjasmara acted as security commander in the field when conflict between farmers and PTPN II took place," said Diah.

With information from witnesses, the Kontras reported Anjasmara to police at North Sumatera. "But there is no significant progress yet," said Diah. The Kontras claimed the police do not have the intention to uncover the murder case.

Besides that, the Kontras also urged the police to investigate the death of Edi, SH, the attorney found dead on the riverbank in Medan, three years ago. His death is allegedly due to his activity as a lawyer that had the opposite effect with the investigator.

Head of regional police in North Sumatera, Inspector General Nurudin Usman, only said, "Please ask about it to my deputy."

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the regional police in North Sumatera, Commissioner I Baharudin Djafar, said, "Police will not stop the investigation, we are still working on it," he said.