The assault resulted in the tragic death of a 62-year-old man from Ajibaho, Selamat Village, who suffered fatal stab wounds to his back, a fractured skull, and eye injuries. Additionally, a 44-year-old man from Tanjung Sena was severely injured, with deep lacerations to his head and the loss of his left hand.

Other victims included a 20-year-old man from Pasar 9 Gang Sari Sibiru-biru, who sustained severe facial bruising after being struck with blunt objects, and a 35-year-old schoolteacher from Asabri Housing who was left with 12 stitches on his head, bruising around his eyes, and a sprained wrist.

In the aftermath of the attack, hundreds of villagers gathered to protest outside the headquarters of the Armed Forces Battalion 2 Kilap Sumagan on November 9. They demanded accountability from the Battalion Commander, urging him to take responsibility for the deaths and injuries caused by the soldiers under his command.

The protesters, carrying an ambulance believed to be transporting the body of the deceased victim, called for justice and for those responsible to be held fully accountable. “We will not stop until the perpetrators are brought to justice,” one of the protest organizers stated.

Amnesty International continues to urge the Indonesian authorities to conduct a fair and transparent investigation into the incident, ensuring that all involved, from the soldiers on the ground to higher-ranking military officials, are held accountable. The organization stresses that only through such measures can trust in Indonesia’s military justice system be restored. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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