Indonesia police suspect criminal offence behind capsized boat
The Indonesian National Police said that they will investigate a possible criminal offence in a boat incident that left many people missing at Lake Toba in North Sumatra on June 18.
Search and rescue personnel in Indonesia look for victims of the boat incident at Lake Toba (Photo: EPA/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) –ꦰ The Indonesian National Police said that they will investigatea possible criminal offence in a boat incident that left many people missing atLake Toba in North Sumatra on June 18, according to The Tempo newspaper.
Publicrelations officer of Indonesian police Yusri said the case is under investigationand there will be an official announcement once all the victims are found. Thepolice are focusing on the rescue mission, with 350 personnel mobilised toassist the search and rescue efforts. Reportsfrom relatives suggest that the number of passengers missing is 178, muchhigher than the initial estimate of 80 to 100 passengers. OnJune 18, the large-size passenger boat KIM Sinar Bangun capsized at Lake Toba.Police reported that so far, 18 survivors and one dead victim fromthe boat have been confirmed. It is highly likely the incident was causedby high tides due to strong winds that occurred on the day. however, the policeare yet to release official conclusion on the cause of the sinking. Localofficials said the ferry is designed to carry a maximum of 60 passengers. Mostof the passengers were holidaymakers enjoying the country's 12-day-long Eidal-Fitr holiday. The3,000-square-kilometre lake, the largest volcanic lake in the world, is apopular spot for local and international tourists.-VNA
Indonesian rescue workers fought heavy rains and 2m waves in a search for survivors after a boat with at least 80 passengers on board sank in Lake Toba, a popular tourist destination in North Sumatra.
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Search and rescue personnel in Indonesia look for victims of the boat incident at Lake Toba (Photo: EPA/VNA) 
