Komnas HAM was urged to play an active role in the investigation to determine the facts and propose reforms to avoid similar incidents in the future. Amnesty stressed that state negligence in high-risk operations must not go unaddressed.

The explosion occurred on May 12 in Sagara Village, Garut. The victims included military personnel and civilians reportedly assisting in the operation. The disposal took place on land owned by the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), a site regularly used for such activities.

TNI officials claimed some civilians may have been collecting metal fragments, a claim disputed by family members and local officials. Relatives said the victims were laborers hired to support the disposal, not scavengers.

According to international mine action standards, explosive disposal must be carried out by qualified personnel under strict safety protocols. Amnesty warned that any lapse in these procedures could amount to a serious human rights violation.(Uki Ruknuddin)

 

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