Head of Information for Kodam (Kapendam) XVII/Cenderawasih Lt. Col. Candra Kurniawan said a member of Kodim 1714/Puncak Jaya was shot by the Free Papua Organization (OPM) in Pagaleme District, Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua.

"The Free Papua Organization (OPM) shot a member of the TNI Kodim 1714/Puncak Jaya on behalf of Serka JEM," Candra said in Jayapura as reported by ANTARA, Friday, August 16.

According to Candra, the shooting resulted in the death toll at the scene at around 18.30 East Indonesia Time (WIT).

"This incident began during the inauguration of the Regional Head Election (Pilkada) simultaneously in Puncak Jaya Regency 2024 at Sport Center," he said.

When the victim was in the car in the area, he was suddenly shot by the OPM, resulting in the victim's death.

"Jenazah Serka JEM telah dievakuasi ke RSUD Mulia dan aparat Keamanan sedang melakukan pengejar terhadap OPM pelaku penembakan," katanya lagi.

Until now, the joint TNI-Polri apparatus is pursuing the Free Papua Organization group.


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