Incident KRI Nanggala-402: Advancing For Soldiers, Care Must Be Audited
JAKARTA - Criminal law expert Suparji Ahmad also expressed his deep condolences for the tragedy that befell the submarine KRI Nanggala-402. In this incident 53 personnel on board KRI Nanggala-402 were declared dead.
"This is a very heartbreaking tragedy because it has caused a lot of casualties from our best TNI soldiers," Suparji said in his statement, Monday, April 26.
Suparji hopes that the state will be present in the tragedy by giving promotions to soldiers who have died. As well, providing adequate compensation to the families left behind.
"Special attention to the education of the children of the fallen soldiers," suggested Suparji.
On the one hand, the Al-Azhar University academic considered that an audit was needed for the maintenance of KRI Nanggala-402. This is because there are allegations that the submarine has experienced a black out or lost electrical power. "There needs to be a thorough and transparent check regarding this incident. Don't just stop at the announcement that the ship has sunk," said Suparji. In addition, he said, it is also necessary. conducted an audit of the budget used for the maintenance of the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine in order to prevent a similar thing from happening in the future.
If the repair budget is deemed insufficient, he said, the TNI should propose an additional budget to the DPR. "Rejuvenation of defense equipment is very necessary even though it is in peaceful conditions, but the safety of soldiers (TNI, ed) needs to be maintained," concluded Suparji.