Peru pledges to investigate the ‘heinous’ killing of Indonesian diplomat
Summary
An Indonesian diplomat, Zetro Leonardo Purba, was shot and killed in Lima, Peru. The Peruvian government promised to investigate the crime and offer support to the Indonesian embassy staff. The motive for the killing is still unknown, but the Peruvian police have released surveillance footage showing the attack.Key Facts
- Zetro Leonardo Purba, an Indonesian diplomat, was shot in Lima, Peru, on Monday night.
- Surveillance footage shows an unknown attacker approaching Purba near his apartment and shooting him.
- The attacker shot Purba three times and then left on a motorcycle with another person.
- Purba was taken to a hospital but was declared dead.
- The Peruvian Foreign Ministry condemned the act and committed to a full investigation.
- Peru offered to support and protect the Indonesian embassy staff in Lima.
- Indonesia's foreign minister spoke with Peru's foreign minister to request a thorough investigation.
- The reason behind the attack is still not known.
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