Kasu Suspect In The Death Of Prada Lucky Becomes 20 Soldiers, Pangdam Udayana Promises Processes According To Mechanism

Pangdam IX/Udayana Maj. Gen. Piek Budyakto (center) while with Prada Lucky's parents at the funeral home, Monday (11/8). ANTARA/Kornelis Kaha

JAKARTA - Pangdam IX/Udayana Maj. Gen. Piek Budyakto said 20 soldiers had been named suspects in the alleged assault case that killed Prada Lucky Saputra Namo.

"There have been 20 people who have been named as suspects and have been detained," he told reporters in Kupang, Monday.

This was conveyed by him during a visit to Prada Lucky Namo's parents' house in the Kuanino army dormitory, Kupang City

He said of the 20 suspects, one of them was an officer who was suspected of being involved in the persecution, so Prada Lucky died.

Currently, he said, the examination process is still ongoing, which not only involves the Military Police Detachment (Denpom) but also from the Udayana Military Command to uncover the case.

As a TNI leader in the area of Kodam IX/Udayana, Pangdam Udayana admitted that he had lost young soldiers.

He also regretted the incident, he admitted that he would take firm action in accordance with the applicable mechanisms and procedures.

"This incident, I regret it and I as Pangdam IX/Udayana as well as direct superiors, in this unit for this incident I will carry out my duties in accordance with the applicable mechanisms and procedures," he added.

He also said that the development of the case would also immediately be conveyed to the direct leadership at the TNI Headquarters, because it had been ordered to handle the case completely.

AnTARA reporter at the house of Prada Lucky's parents, reported that when the Military Commander arrived at the house he immediately hugged the late Prada Lucky Saputra Namo's father, then faced Prada Lucky's mother and was immediately greeted with tears.

Seprina Paulina Mirpey as the mother of the late Prada Lucky while prostrates to beg the Pangdam IX/Udayana so that the perpetrators are punished according to their actions.

"Please don't slander anymore my parents, I am a mother. I am willing if my child dies on the battlefield, but this is in irresponsible persons," he added.