Human Skeleton Found on Vacant Land in Pasar Kemis Tangerang, Police Await Forensic Results

TANGERANG, KOMPAS.com - Police are still awaiting forensic examination results of a human skeleton discovered on vacant land near Puri Jaya Housing Complex, Sukamantri Village, Pasar Kemis District, Tangerang Regency, on Thursday (17/9/2026) around 3:30 p.m. WIB.

Ahmad Dasuki, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Pasar Kemis Police Sector, said the skeleton has been evacuated to Balaraja Regional Hospital for further examination or autopsy.

"It is true that a human skeleton was found. Currently, a forensic doctor is conducting examinations or an autopsy to determine the identity and cause of death," he said in an official statement received by Kompas.com on Saturday (19/9/2026).

He explained that the skeleton was discovered when a witness, along with representatives from Puri Jaya Housing Complex, was re-measuring the land.

"While clearing the area overgrown with alang-alang grass and wild trees, the witness noticed an object resembling bones. Upon inspection, the object was suspected to be part of a human skeleton and was subsequently reported to Pasar Kemis Police Sector," he stated.

Following the report, police arrived at the scene to conduct a crime scene investigation.

At the site, the police found the human skeleton, a mobile phone, and sandals not far from the discovery location.

"These items are part of the investigation for investigative purposes," Ahmad added.

When asked about which part of the body the skeleton belonged to, Ahmad said they are still waiting on forensic examination results.

"For now, the results are pending forensic examination," he concluded.