TNI Soldiers Run Through 20 Inter Logistics Landslide Points In North Sumatra

JAKARTA - TNI AD soldiers walked past 20 landslide locations to deliver logistics for disaster victims in the North Sumatra (North Sumatra) region.

Head of the Public Information Center for Information at the TNI Headquarters, Colonel Laut (P) Agung Saptoadi, said soldiers walked because the land route was cut off due to being buried by landslides so that vehicles could not pass.

In addition, another reason for the TNI AD to choose a road method is to assess the conditions of the post-disaster area as well as open distribution lane access.

"As many as 40 personnel carry out patrols as well as initial logistical driving on foot to Lapan Lombu Hamlet, Nauli Village, Sitahuis District, North Sumatra on Saturday, December 6," Agung said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 9.

Agung explained that the soldiers walked for approximately three hours from Parsingkaman Village through Aek Raisan and Aek Mompang to Nauli Village.

During the running, the soldiers not only brought logistics in the form of food needs but also generators, medicines to medical equipment. They passed steep and slippery terrain because the majority of the roads were covered in mud and clay.

Arriving at Nauli Village, the soldiers immediately provided health assistance in the form of medicines.

Meanwhile, other TNI AD soldiers immediately tried to prepare a proper landing zone so that helicopters could land while carrying large amounts of logistics.

With the landing zone there, Agung said that it would be easier for the Indonesian Army to distribute aid to other villages around the Nauli Village.

"The grounding zone is capable of reaching three affected areas, namely Naga Timbul Village with a population of about 1,200 people, Nauli Village around 2,000 people, and Mardame Village around 1,100 people," said Agung.

Agung ensured that helicopters from the Indonesian Army would continue to be present at the landing zone to channel logistics and other needs needed by disaster victims.