Ojek Driver With Stab Wounds In Ilaga Papua Persecuted By OTK Dies, Evacuates To Mimika

PHOTO via Papuan Police Public Relations

JAYAPURA - The bodies of victims of abuse by unknown persons (OTK) in Puncak Regency were evacuated to Mimika Regency, Papua to be taken to a funeral home for burial.

The Head of Public Relations of the Papuan Police, Kombes Ahmad Musthofa Kamal, said that Adil's body was evacuated to Mimika Regency using a Smart Air/PK-SNH aircraft, Friday, June 10.

"The plan is for the victim to be buried in an Islamic public cemetery on the Airport road next to the Yohanis Kapiyau Timika Air Base," said Kombes Kamal, quoted from a written statement by the Papua Police Public Relations.

Kombes Kamal explained that the incident took place on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the incline of Lapar Kibogolome Village, Ilaga District, Puncak Regency.

"The incident was first known to members of the joint Puncak Polres after receiving reports that there had been persecution in the Hungry Hills of Kibogolome Village. After receiving the report, the members immediately went to the TKP," said Kombes Kamal.

At the location, members found the victim and immediately evacuated him to the Ilaga Health Center for treatment.

"The victim had received medical treatment at the Ilaga Health Center before being declared dead by a team of doctors"

The victim died due to a number of stab wounds from sharp objects in almost part of the victim's body, besides that both of the victim's hands were crushed as a result of being mistreated.

"Currently, the Puncak Police are still investigating the perpetrators who perpetrated the persecution. Meanwhile, the situation in Puncak Regency is relatively safe and conducive," said Kombes Kamal.