Still Missing, PPIH Expands Search For Hajj Idun Rohim From Palembang Embarkation To Medina

Head of Madinah Working Area (Kadaker) Zaenal Muttaqin (right). BETWEEN

JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia's Hajj Organizing Officer (PPIH) stated that the search for Idun Rohim Zen, the lost 87-year-old Hajj, was expanded until Medina. "The search process for a Hajj member of the Palembang 20 Embarkation Group was expanded to Medina," said Head of the Madinah Working Area (Kadaker) Zaenal Muttaqin in Medina, quoted from Antara, Wednesday, July 19. He said the search for Idun was still ongoing. "Friends of the Protection of Jamaah (Linjam) also continue to strive, including us in Medina, perhaps the person is in Medina," he said. Zaenal explained that based on the information obtained, Idun disappeared while their position was still in Arafah, Mecca, and hoped that the person concerned would be found soon. "Hopefully Mr. Idun can be found soon. A total of three people are missing, but two people have found their bodies," he said. Zaenal emphasized that even though the Hajj pilgrimage had been completed, the search for Idun would continue indefinitely. According to him, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) as representatives of the Government of Indonesia in Saudi Arabia will continue the search. "There is a representative of our country, the Indonesian Consulate General through technical staff for Hajj affairs or the Hajj Affairs Office (KUH) will seek. So, when the Hajj officers have finished, it does not mean that the search has stopped. The search continues by the relevant parties mandated by the state to protect Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia. There is no time limit," he said. Likewise with sick Hajj. Even though his entourage has returned to the country, the sick Hajj is still borne by the Government of Saudi Arabia. When it has recovered, friends from the Indonesian Consulate General will deliver them to the technical staff for Hajj matters or the Hajj Affairs Office (KUH). "So, Pak Idun's search efforts continue to be carried out from various sides. Yesterday when we were with Pak Harun, he said there were several hospitals as well as places where we had stored the bodies," he said. If later there is an official statement from Saudi Arabia, said Zaenal, his party will convey it to the family and society. "We also have a consulate, it is related to the Government of Saudi Arabia, when for example finding a body or person who is in accordance with the identity as spread out. Photos or videos are distributed not only to friends on duty but we are also building a network," he said.

Zaenal gave an example that Suharja's body was found not by Indonesian citizens, but by the security or community.