Musi Rawas Utara police detain two suspects after infant found in prayer room

A male infant, estimated to be approximately four days old, was discovered by a resident behind a pulpit at the Al Bisry Mustofa Mushola in the Karya Makmur Village of Musi Rawas Utara, South Sumatra. The baby was found in healthy condition, wrapped in cloth, on the night of October 1, 2026.

Following an initial investigation, police detained two individuals identified by the initials S (alias Ciput) and D, who are suspected to be father and biological child. Authorities also recovered a bag containing baby supplies and a note bearing the name ‘MUHAMMAD DIANDRA SAPUTRA’ at the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that the suspects have reportedly confessed to their involvement in the case.