Members Of The Indonesian Navy And Brimob Clash In Sorong, 5 Personnel Injured
JAKARTA - Members of the Indonesian Navy clashed with Brimob members at Sorong Port, Southwest Papua today, Miunggu April 14. This incident occurred at the departure entrance at around 09.30 WIT."At the entrance to the waiting room for the departure of the Pelindo IV Sorong Office, Southwest Papua, there has been a fight between members of the Mobile Brigade of the Southwest Papua Police and members of the Indonesian Navy, Marhanlan XIV/Sorong," said Head of the Information Center at TNI Headquarters Major General Nugraha Gumilar to reporters, Sunday, April 14.Nugraha said the incident was based on a misunderstanding between Brimbob members who were reprimanded by members of the Indonesian Navy. This incident injured five people."Currently, he has been hospitalized," he said.Furthermore, Nugraha said the leaders had tried to control their subordinates. Mediation was also carried out to resolve the misunderstanding.
"In addition, carrying out joint patrols as preventive measures so as not to be provoked by this incident," concluded Nugraha.