The Tomb Of The Hero Of Cut Meutia Is Revised, Danrem: The Progress Is Almost 80 Percent

Danrem Lilawangsa Colonel Inf Ali Imran after reviewing the construction of Cut Meutia National Hero's grave, in the Gunung Lipeh Protected Forest Area, Ujong Krueng Kereuto, Pirak Timu, North Aceh Regency, Saturday (20/4/2025). BETWEEN/HO-Korem Lilawangsa

JAKARTA - Danrem 011/Lilawangsa, Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Colonel Inf Ali Imran stated that the restoration of the tomb of the National Hero from Aceh Cut Meutia was almost complete from the target of completion in July 2025.

Ali Imran made this statement after reviewing the construction of the tomb of the national hero Cut Meutia, in the Gunung Lipeh Protected Forest Area, Ujong Krueng Kereuto, Pirak Timu, North Aceh Regency.

"Until now, the restoration of Cut Meutia's grave and the graves of Tengku Seupot Mata (close to it) have been carried out by almost 80 percent," said Ali Imran, in North Aceh, Sunday, April 20, which was confiscated by Antara.

Ali Imran said that until now the construction of Cut Meutia's grave and the tomb of Tengku Seupot Mata has been carried out by almost 80 percent of TNI soldiers.

This tomb, he said, was rebuilt with materials from Bandung, exactly the same as that used in Cut Nyak Dhien's grave. The construction lasted a long time because it was constrained by road access to the location.

"Indeed, the field constraints are rather difficult from the end of the bridge to get to the tomb," he said.

However, so that the material is not damaged, they must use heavy equipment, so that all the materials can be carried and installed quickly. This is specifically a physical grave building.

"As for other facilities in the tomb complex, such as the construction of plazas, galleries, prayer rooms and toilets, it is still 30 percent," he said.

Danrem is targeting the construction of the two graves to be completed in July 2025. Meanwhile, other facilities in the tomb complex still need time.

"The sedan is a bit difficult, especially at this time of rainy season, causing new road access not to be passed by normal vehicles to carry materials," he said.

The construction of this tomb has been carried out since October 2024. But the process is constrained by the terrain, where soldiers have to go through a 2.5-kilometer river to transport materials in the form of iron, ceramic marble and tiles. It takes effort and caution.

Danrem hopes that the Government of Aceh and North Aceh can build access roads to the tomb of the national hero from Aceh. Starting from the asphalt permanently from the suspension bridge point there.

In addition to the construction of tombs and road access, there are also many other facilities that still need to be built. Currently, there is only assistance from central pawnshops and central PLN.

"In the future, if access roads are adequate, then the construction of tombs and others can be completed quickly, in addition to making it easier for people to make pilgrimages, the historical site of Cut Meutia's grave also continues to be maintained," said Colonel Inf Ali Imran.

For information, the construction of the National Hero's grave Cut Meutia involved dozens of TNI soldiers from Korem 011/Lilawangsa, Kodim 0103/North Aceh, assisted by personnel from Brigif 25/Siwah, Yonkav 11, Yonarhanud 5, Yonzipur Indrapuri, and Denbekang Lhokseumawe.

The soldiers of the Indonesian Army live in the vicinity of the tomb location. Then the soldiers rotate once every two months.