JAKARTA - A video showing two Indonesian Air Force soldiers committing violence against a resident in Merauke, Papua, has gone viral on social media.
The two TNI AU soldiers have now been legally processed by POM AU. The victim's condition is now in good condition.
The victim was identified as Steven, 17 years old. This youth with disabilities in the city of Merauke turned out to have a good and close relationship with a member of the JA Dimara Airbase (Dma), Merauke, Peltu Deny Zulkarnaen.
"Their friendship has been established since 5 years ago, because Peltu Deni Zulkarnaen has the ability to communicate linguistically or sign language, and is actively involved in the Merauke Regency Difabel association," explained Head of the Air Force Information Service (Kadispenau) Marsma TNI Indan Gilang in a written statement quoted from era.id, Friday, July 30.
After the incident of violence against Steven perpetrated by 2 members of the Indonesian Air Force on Monday, July 26, Peltu Deni and Steven met at a chicken salad stall on the Mandala Spadem highway, Merauke.
While waiting for food orders, the two of them looked familiar and chatted with each other.
"On that occasion, Peltu Deni invited Steven to want to go to school again, because Steven has dropped out of school a few years ago," continued the Head of the Department of Education.
Besides inviting him to go to school again, Peltu Deni also promised to find a job for Steven.
"After listening to Peltu Deni's advice, Steven also promised not to drink alcohol again and wanted to continue his education," he said.
Not only that, Steven is also determined to be a good child and will help his parents, even Steven promises to be diligent in worshiping the church.
At the end of the conversation, Steven expressed his pleasure to meet Peltu Deni and hoped to meet again to continue the conversation.
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