Mojokerto police investigate human remains found in Trowulan rice field

Human remains were discovered in a rice field in Trowulan, Mojokerto, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The skeleton was found by a sugarcane cutter during harvesting activities in the Sambisari hamlet of Beloh Village.

Local police are investigating whether the remains belong to a 91-year-old man named Ngali, who has been reported missing since April 4, 2026. Trowulan Police Chief, Kompol I Gusti N. K. Swastama A., stated that preliminary data shows similarities in gender, estimated age, and residence. However, authorities are awaiting formal identification and forensic results to confirm the identity of the deceased.