JAKARTA - The Indonesian Armed Forces Military Police (POMAD), detained three soldiers who were involved in a collision case that caused fatalities. The arrests were made to investigate the case.
"The three suspects have been temporarily detained by POMAD investigators for investigation," said Head of Puspomad Lt. Col. Agus Subur Mudjiono when confirmed, Saturday, December 25.
However, regarding the results of the interim examination, Agus was reluctant to elaborate. The reason is that the authority to provide explanations regarding the handling of the case rests with the Army Headquarters.
"The progress of the investigation will be conveyed by the Army Headquarters at the first opportunity," he said.
Previously, the TNI Commander General Andika Perkara ordered TNI investigators to fire three of his members suspected of being involved in the crash case in Nagreg, Bandung Regency, West Java. Where, the collision resulted in the death of two teenagers.
"TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa has also instructed TNI and AD Investigators as well as TNI AD investigators to give additional punishments of dismissal from military service for the 3 members of the TNI AD," said Head of the TNI Information Center Major General TNI Prantara Santosa. The AD, namely Colonel Inf P, Corporal Two DA, and Corporal Two Army. Meanwhile, the two victims are Handi Saputra (16) and Salsabila (14).
Based on the examination, said Prantara, the three TNI personnel violated three criminal articles. Where, in one of the articles that are violated the maximum sentence is life imprisonment
"The three TNI AD officers violated Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Highway Traffic and Transportation, including Article 310 (threats to imprisonment for a maximum of 6 years) and Article 312 (threats to imprisonment for a maximum of 3 years)," he said.
"The Criminal Code is Article 181 (threats to imprisonment for a maximum of 6 months), Article 359 (threats to imprisonment for a maximum of 5 years), Article 338 (threats to imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years), Article 340 (threats to imprisonment for a maximum of life)," he continued.
The two victims were thrown into the river. The action was allegedly to eliminate traces.
However, the bodies of the two victims could be found in two different locations. Handi was found on the banks of the Serayu River, Rawalo District, Banyumas Regency, while Salsabila was found in the Serayu River estuary area, Adipala District, Cilacap Regency, Central Java.
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