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KM Nurul Salsa Shipwreck Case in Selayar Moves to Prosecution Stage
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KM Nurul Salsa Shipwreck Case in Selayar Moves to Prosecution Stage

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The case of the KM Nurul Salsa shipwreck in Selayar, South Sulawesi, has been escalated from investigation to prosecution.
  • The incident, which occurred in mid-July 2026, resulted in the deaths of 4 passengers, with 15 still missing.
  • Investigators have examined witnesses and collected evidence, including 37 life jackets, to determine the cause of the maritime accident.

The investigation into the sinking of the KM Nurul Salsa ferry in the waters of Selayar Islands Regency, South Sulawesi, has advanced to the prosecution stage. The incident, which occurred in mid-July 2026, tragically claimed the lives of four passengers, while 15 individuals remain missing.

The increase in the case status was determined through a case review.

— AKBP Didid ImawanThe Head of the Selayar Islands Resort Police confirmed the case's progression from investigation to prosecution.

Kapolres Kepulauan Selayar AKBP Didid Imawan confirmed the status change, stating that the decision was made after a case review. "The increase in the case status was determined through a case review," Imawan said on Saturday (8/8).

During the investigation phase, investigators conducted thorough inquiries, including interviewing witnesses and gathering documents and physical evidence related to the incident. "To date, investigators have examined a number of witnesses and secured several pieces of evidence related to the maritime accident of KLM Nurul Salsa," Imawan stated.

To date, investigators have examined a number of witnesses and secured several pieces of evidence related to the maritime accident of KLM Nurul Salsa.

— AKBP Didid ImawanThe police chief detailed the evidence-gathering process in the KM Nurul Salsa case.

Investigators are currently examining 37 life jackets, along with other items and documents, as part of the ongoing prosecution. "Investigators will conduct further in-depth analysis to clearly uncover the sequence of events, including the factors that caused the maritime accident, and will promptly name suspects," Imawan explained.

Investigators will conduct further in-depth analysis to clearly uncover the sequence of events, including the factors that caused the maritime accident, and will promptly name suspects.

— AKBP Didid ImawanThe police chief outlined the next steps in the investigation, including identifying potential suspects.

Imawan assured the public that the case would be handled professionally and in accordance with legal procedures, based on the facts and evidence obtained during the investigation. "We ensure that this case is handled professionally and according to legal procedures," he added.

We ensure that this case is handled professionally and according to legal procedures.

— AKBP Didid ImawanThe police chief guaranteed a professional and lawful handling of the shipwreck investigation.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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