Residents Clash In Central Maluku, Settlements Burned, One Policeman Wounded

AMBON - A member of the Haruku Island Police with the initials Brigadier FH who suffered a gunshot wound has been evacuated to the Bhayangkara Tantui Hospital in Ambon for medical treatment.

"Both of the victim's cheeks were pierced by bullets due to the actions of an unknown person, when there was a clash between residents of Ori and Kariu Hamlets, Haruku Island District, Central Maluku Regency," said Head of Public Relations of the Ambon Island Police and PP Lease, Iptu I. Leatemia in Ambon quoted by Antara. , Wednesday, January 26.

According to him, the Ambon Island Police Chief, Kombes King Arthur Lumongga, together with the Dandim 1504 Ambon Island, Col (Inf) Ch. Soumokil is currently also making a surprise visit to Haruku Island.

"When it comes to sending security forces to increase the strength of the Haruku Island Police, they are currently being prepared," continued Leatemia.

The dispute between residents of these two neighboring villages has also caused a number of houses in Kairu Village to catch fire.

"The chronological report on the occurrence of this dispute has not yet been submitted by the Sector Police to Maploresta," he said.

A resident of Kariu Village with the initials JL was also reported to have suffered injuries to his back by two perpetrators on Tuesday, January 25. The victim underwent medical treatment at the Bhayangkara Tantui Hospital, Ambon.