Remains of W Java governor’s son found in Bern, Switzerland
JAKARTA (ANTARA) – The remains of Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz, son of West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, who went missing in the Aare river in Bern, Switzerland, were found on Wednesday (June 8).
Indonesian Ambassador to Switzerland Muliaman Hadad made the announcement following a statement released by Bern police.
“We, together with the family of the deceased, met with the Bern police at the Indonesian embassy to convey the news of the discovery of the remains of what is believed to be Eril (Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz) is. ‘ the ambassador said during a virtual news conference on Thursday evening.
Immediately after the discovery, the police forensic team soon identified and traced the DNA to ensure the identity of the remains.
“On Thursday, June 9 at noon Swiss time, police confirmed DNA test results that the body found yesterday was indeed Ananda Eril’s,” Muliaman said.
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In accordance with legal procedures in Switzerland, the police submitted the necessary documents to the Cantonal Court of Berne as the authorized party to decide on the handover of Eril’s remains from the police to the family.
On the same day, the court authorized the family in Bern to receive Eril’s remains.
Hadad stressed that the Indonesian embassy will ensure that Eril’s rights as a Muslim are fulfilled in accordance with Islamic law before his body is returned to Indonesia.
The remains of a man were found on Wednesday morning at the Engehalde dam in Bern, according to a statement by the Bern police published on Thursday.
The body, later discovered to be Eril, was immediately recovered by local authorities.
Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz was declared missing on Thursday, May 26, 2022 while swimming in the Aare river, Bern, Switzerland. According to the local police, the 22-year-old got into an emergency situation while swimming in the river.
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