Jakarta – The military police team set up to probe the death of Papua Presidium Council leader Theys Hiyo Eluay has suspended its investigation, as there have been no further developments made, an officer said on Thursday.

"The investigation has been suspended and all members of the team have left for Jakarta," said chief of the Papua Military Police Command Col. Sutarna, as quoted by Antara news agency.

"We are only waiting for new information as we consider the investigation to be completed. The excavation conducted around the headquarters of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) in Hamadi brought no significant result," he added.

Sutarna, however, said that although the investigation had been temporarily completed, he could not describe the results of the probe, as it would be up to the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to decide on its revelation. "Just ask the TNI chief, because [announcing] the result of the investigation is not my authority," he said.

Meanwhile, sources at the local military police headquarters said the results of the investigation by the military police team had likely referred to Kopassus members. They, however, refused to reveal their names.

Theys was found dead in his car in the outskirts of the Papuan capital of Jayapura on Nov. 11, 2001 after he attended a National Heroes Day commemoration at the Kopassus Headquarters in Jayapura. Theys' driver Aristoteles Masoka is reportedly still missing.