Latest News From Shooting Contact In Gome District, Papua, One Soldier Dies Again

JAYAPURA - TNI shooting contact with the Armed Civilian Group (KSB) in Bukit Tepuk, Jenggernok Village, Gome District, Puncak Regency, Papua is still ongoing.

Even one TNI soldier, Pratu Rahman, died. Thus, three people have been reported to have died in a shootout in Gome, Puncak Regency.

"It is true that another soldier died about an hour ago and gun battles are reported to be ongoing. Pratu Rahman was reported to have died in a shootout in Gome, around 10.00 WIT," said Danrem 173, Brigadier General Taufan Gestoro, as quoted by Antara, Thursday, January 27. .

Previously, Serda Rizal and Pratu Baraza were reported to have died from gunshot wounds, and are currently still in Ilaga. The three victims are members of Infantry Battalion R 408/SBH who are members of the Security Task Force for Vulnerable Areas, said Brigadier General Taufan.

The Armed Civilian Group (KSB), Thursday morning, reportedly attacked the TNI post in Bukit Tepuk, Jenggernok Village, Gome District, Puncak Regency, resulting in a shootout with the police.