JAYAPURA - A soldier with the rank of Prada Giyade Ramadhani Fattah from Infantry Battalion PR 328/DGH, Saturday, was shot by an armed criminal group (KKB) and injured his leg while on duty at Titigi Post, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua.

Kapendam XVII Cenderawasih Col. Inf. Aqsha Erlangga in Jayapura admitted that he could not explain the chronology of the shooting of Prada Fattah.

"However, from the provisional report, it was revealed that the incident occurred Saturday morning at around 08.30 WIT and after the shooting occurred, additional personnel from the Mamba Post were added as well as evacuating victims," said Aqsha, quoted by Antara, Saturday, February 5.

He said the victim was then taken to Sugapa to be evacuated to Timika using the Indonesian Air Force's Caracal Helicopter.

In addition, a helicopter belonging to the Penerbad Bell-412EP was deployed and arrived in Timika at 14.00 WIT, said Aqsha, adding that the victim is currently still at the Timika Regional Hospital.

"The victim's condition is conscious and hopefully the victim's condition will recover soon," he said.

During 2021 there were 34 cases of violence that occurred in Intan Jaya Regency, including shootings, gunfights, persecution and arson.

Seven members of the Indonesian Army were injured and four people died.


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