Cases Of Clashes With Kopassus In Timika Lead To Peace, Papua Police Still Sanctions Members

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JAKARTA - The Papuan Police have stated that they will impose disciplinary sanctions on members of the Amole Task Force (Brimob) involved in clashes with the Nanggala Kopassus Task Force. Sanctions are still given even though the case has been resolved amicably.

"Disciplinary action against those involved in fights will still be carried out," said Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ahmad Musthofa Kamal, to VOI, Monday, November 29.

Disciplinary sanctions are still given because there is no justification behind the clashes. So far, though, the trigger for the clashes has only been a misunderstanding.

On the other hand, Kamal also stated that the synergy between the TNI and Polri is still well established. Because the leaders of the two parties have met and agreed to make peace.

"The respective leaders after receiving the report, immediately coordinated to resolve the misunderstanding. Currently, the issue has been resolved amicably," said Kamal.

For information, a clash between the Nanggala Kopassus Task Force and the Amole Task Force (Brimop) occurred in Tembagapura, Timika, on Saturday, November 27. After the incident, the situation in Mimika Regency, especially in Ridge Camp Pos RCTU Mile 72 right in front of Mess Hall, Timika, Papua is safe and conducive.

Based on the examination, the commotion between the Nanggala Kopassus Task Force and the Amole Task Force (Brimop) in Timika was triggered by a trivial matter. The clash was due to the price of cigarettes being too expensive.