Just Say 'If You Want To Sit Down, We Move,' Youth In Papua Is Critically Persecuted

Illustration (Photo: Antara)

PAPUA - An unknown group of people (OTK) beat 2 people who were relaxing on the beach at Holtekam, Jayapura.

Jayapura City Police Chief Kombes Gustav Urbinas said the two victims, namely Jemmy Yehuda Smas (26) and Elsa B Mamoribo (23) were persecuted on Friday night, July 9 night.

At the time of the incident, the two victims were sitting relaxed in one of the huts on the beach. Currently, Jemy's condition is reported to be critical and is being treated by medical personnel at Bhayangkara Hospital, Kotaraja.

"The case is currently being handled by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the South Jayapura Police, which is assisted by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Jayapura City Police," said Urbinas as quoted by Antara, Saturday, July 10.

According to information from one of the victims, Elsa, while they were sitting in one of the huts on the beach, a group of unknown people approached them. On that occasion, one of the victims said 'If you want to sit down, we will move.'

Hearing those words, the unknown group of people did not accept and said.

"What are you talking about?" while taking out a sharp weapon and slashing both of them.

Victim Elsa ran towards the side of the road and shouted for help from residents who passed by so she was immediately helped.

"Meanwhile, Jemmy was found lying face down on the side of the road covered in blood," said Urbinas.

Urbinas said that in this case only three people were questioned, including the victim Elsa.