TNI Soldier Detained After 6 Santri Assaulted in Pangandaran
The suspected member of Yonif TP 336/Merak Sakti is being held in Denpom Garut while investigators examine claims he had been drinking.
An Indonesian Army soldier is suspected of assaulting six santri at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Bayan in Pangandaran Regency, West Java, and is now being held at Denpom Garut. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours, when a member of Yonif TP 336/Merak Sakti came to the Islamic boarding school looking for the head of the pesantren, then entered the dormitory room and allegedly used violence. Kapendam III/Siliwangi Colonel Inf Augustiar said initial findings point to a suspicion that the suspect was under the influence of alcoholic drinks. Danbrigif TP 50/Kandang Wesi Lieutenant Colonel Infantry Naryanto said legal proceedings are under way. Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives Abdullah urged TNI to dismiss the suspect if found guilty, pursue criminal charges in the case, and ensure the physical and psychological recovery of the victims.