JAKARTA - Commander of Korem (Danrem) 172 / PWY Jayapura Brigadier General Izak Pangemanan confirmed that two soldiers of Kostrad 432 Airborne Infantry Battalion died after being tortured by unknown persons (OTK) in Dekai, Yahukimo, Papua.

"It is true that there was an incident of persecution that killed two members of Kostrad Infantry Battalion 432 who were members of the Security Task Force for Prone Areas (Pamrahwan)," said Danrem 172 / PWY TNI Brigadier General Izak Pangemanan in Jayapura, Tuesday, May 18.

He explained that from the reports received, it was revealed that the two members had experienced the security of the talut construction in Braga River, Dekai.

The two members who became victims, namely Prada Ardiyudi (21) and Praka Alifnur Angkotasan (28).

The persecution experienced by the two victims occurred while securing the construction of the Talut of Kali Braga, Izak said, adding that suddenly around 20 people came attacking with various types of sharp weapons until both died from their wounds.

The bodies of the two victims have been taken to Dekai Hospital, and it is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 May, to be evacuated to Jayapura by using a Wings Air plane.


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