JAYAPURA - Three members of the TNI-AD from Infantry Battalion 700 R were reportedly injured as a result of a gun battle with an armed criminal group (KKB) in Kendibam village, Paru District, Nduga Regency, Papua.

The three TNI members who were injured, namely Serda Abriadi had gunshot wounds to the thigh, Kopda Subair Purnomo experienced gunshot wounds to the right wrist and right thigh, and Prada Fajar Rosadi suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of the neck.

The shootout between KKB and members of Yonif 700 Raider took place at 14.30 WIT. The three injured members have now been evacuated to Timika.

Kapen Kogabwilhan III Col. CZI IGN Suriastawa confirmed that there was an incident of gunfire in the Nduga Regency area.

"It is true that there was a firefight between members of the TNI-AD and KKB which resulted in three members of the TNI-AD being injured. I am still waiting for the chronological report, "said Col. CZI Suriastawa quoted by Antara, Thursday, November 26.


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