A TNI soldier was killed during firearms contact with the KKB in Intan Jaya, Papua. Page all

KOMPAS.com – A TNI soldier was killed in a shootout with an armed criminal group (KKB) in Titigi district, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua on Friday (11/6/2020)

“It is true that there were reports of shootings that resulted in the death of a Yonif 400 Raider TNI member,” Korem 173 / PVB Brigade Commander TNI General Iwan Setiawan said when contacted. Between.

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Contact with weapons also caused another member to suffer a gunshot wound.

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Kapen Kogabwilhan III CZI Colonel Gusti Nyoman Suriastawa explained that the soldier who died was named Pratu Firdaus.

The victim was a member of Task Force R 400 / BR Yonif who was shot while on patrol.

“Currently, the process of evacuating victims is under way,” Suriastawa said.

Until now the chronology of the events has not been explained. However, it was reported that the two victims would be evacuated to Mimika on Saturday (7/11/2020).

Suriaswata also regretted the incident because so far not only TNIs had become victims, but also civilians.

“Not only TNI / Polri soldiers on duty, civilians are also the target of outrage from the KKB,” he said.