REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Jakarta Police general crime division head Sr. Comr. Khrisna Murti said one of the key witnesses in the death of Wayan Mirna Salihin (27) has been secured. She/he placed in a special shelter.

"One of the key witnesses placed overnight in a shelter," Khrisna said on Friday (22/1) at Jakarta Police Office.

Khrisna didn't answer when he asked whether the witness received threats or not. He just said, the protection for a key witness was needed for court purposes.

"So, if there is a trial, she/he didn't have to come away from home," he added.