Puncak Jaya — The Yonif RK 753/AVT Task Force neutralized three members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) gang who often terrorized civilians in Puncak Jaya Regency, Papua.
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So, with a quick response, the security forces of the RK 753/AVT Yonif Task Force took action against the OPM gang.
“When they were about to be arrested by TNI officers at the kiosk/stall, the OPM gang resisted by shooting, so TNI Soldiers paralyzed and shot the gang,” said Lieutenant Colonel Inf Candra Kurniawan when confirmed by the media.
OPM members resisted by firing shots at the soldiers so that they were returned to paralyze them. The three OPM sympathizers who died were SW (33), YW (41), DW (36).
TNI officers also seized a homemade pistol and a Morning Star flag, while Teranus Enumbi fled.
The OPM Teranus Enumbi gang is known to be cruel and sadistic in attacking, shooting and killing civilians and security forces.
Teranus Enumbi has been included in the Police DPO in connection with the crime of attacking security forces in 2018.
“TNI Polri officers will continue to strive to maintain regional stability by continuing to protect and serve the community. “At the same time, law enforcement continues to be enforced, especially against OPM interference,” added Candra.
As for some of the atrocities of this group recently, namely some time ago in June 2024 they attacked and shot a motorbike taxi driver, An Husen (39), then on May 1 2024 they attacked and shot a civilian, Prasetyo (33), then on May 30 2024 they attacked and shot motorcycle taxi driver an Jainul (44). Previously, on March 19 2024, he attacked, shot and slashed two security officers, Sertu Ismunandar and Serka Salim.
OPM is known to often use spies to monitor Apkam’s movements, then carry out attacks. In addition, masses who are angry at the deaths of their members can easily be provoked to carry out anarchist actions. This fact shows that the threat from OPM does not only come from the core group, but also from sympathizers who are ready to carry out acts of violence even against civilians.
