Impact Of Landslides, Access To The Mount Kuda Mine Is Completely Closed

CIREBON - The excavation C mining area on Mount Kuda is officially closed by the Cirebon Regency Government, West Java, to the public after the landslide tragedy that killed 21 people and left four victims who have not been found.

The Regent of Cirebon Imron in Cirebon, Saturday, explained that the closure of the area was the result of a joint agreement with the Cirebon Regency Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) and a follow-up to the revocation of emergency response status since Thursday (5/5).

"After the search for victims was stopped, the area was closed. No activities or residents should enter the area," he said.

He said this decision had also been followed up by elements of the TNI and Polri to prevent the activities of residents in locations who are now vulnerable, and are still in the process of being investigated by law.

Imron appealed to residents not to search for four victims who were still buried by landslides, because this was very dangerous and could increase the number of victims.

"For the sake of mutual safety, there should be no activity in the area," he said.

Meanwhile, the Commander of Korem 063/SGJ Colonel Inf. Hista Soleh Harahap emphasized that access to the mine site would later be installed with a portal and guarded by the authorities. So that residents are no longer allowed to enter the area.

He explained that the Commander of the Kodim (Dandim) 0620/Cirebon Regency as the Incident Commander had gathered all personnel for consolidation apples, equipment checks, and distribution of security tasks in the field.

In addition to ensuring safety, according to him, the closure was carried out because a number of equipment and vehicles at the location were still part of the investigation process by law enforcement officials.

"We will coordinate with the police. Because there is still evidence there, the location security is very important," he said.

Hista added that the TNI is ready to assist in the process of guarding the mine site if needed, although the main supervision will be carried out by the police.

"If we really need joint security, we are ready to help. However, for complete security, it will be coordinated with the police," he concluded.