The Second Corporate Criminal Prosecutor's Office of San Isidro-Lince launched a preliminary investigation on Tuesday morning into the
In a statement posted on X, the Public Ministry specified that the magistrate of the said prosecutor's office ordered the body removal from a local clinic, as well as the forensic criminal inspection at the crime scene.
Likewise, it ordered the Peruvian National Police (PNP) Homicide Division to take the testimony of the deceased's wife and carry out urgent procedures to clarify what had occurred.
According to preliminary investigations, Purba was shot by hitmen while returning by bicycle to his home, accompanied by his wife.
The incident occurred at the entrance of the building where he had been residing with his family for the past five months.
Although Purba was taken to the Javier Prado Clinic in San Isidro district, he arrived without vital signs.
The police immediately activated the Plan Cerco (Security Perimeter Plan) to find those responsible for the crime.
Moreover, it clarified on social media that the victim was not the Indonesian ambassador, but a diplomatic staff member.
"We lament this murder and reaffirm our commitment to the swift identification and apprehension of those responsible," the institution stated.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement, expressing condolences to the family of the official, a father of three, while urging Peruvian authorities to continue the investigation and ensure the repatriation of his body to Indonesia.
PNP Commander David Guivar told TV Peru that the possibility of settling of scores cannot be ruled out. Investigations continue to determine the motive behind the attack.