KPU's response to Puncak Jaya Pilkada was characterized by a deadly collision

Jakarta – The Indonesian KPU responded to the election in Puncak Jaya Regency, which has been colored by death clashes between the supporting candidates over the past few months. The Indonesian KPU highlights the importance of efforts of different parties to maintain a conducive situation. “Awareness of maintaining a conducive social situation for the realization of safety and complying with the legal process and decision is key,” KPU commissioner Idham told reporters on Saturday (5/4/2025). Idham said that Puncak Jaya Regency KPU is still communicating with related parties regarding the request for disputes for the election results (PHP) at the Constitutional Court (MK). Browse to continue with the content “What this matter, the information we obtained from Puncak Jaya Regency KPU, Puncak Jaya Regency KPU, told stakeholders and informed that Puncak Jaya Regency KPU is currently awaiting further information regarding PHP requests,” he said. It is known, the collision occurred between two supporters of the candidate pair Number 1 Yuni Wonda-Mus Kogoya and the supportive candidate pair number 2 Miren Kogoya-Mendi Wonengga in the Puncak Jaya Regional election, Papua Mountains. The collision resulted in 12 people being killed. Meanwhile, 653 have sustained other injuries. “The action of attacking each other between supporters of the candidate pair of regional heads in Puncak Jaya has led to at least 12 people dying,” said Cartenz Brigjen Faizal Ramadhani, head of peace operation, Saturday (5/4). He said the clashes between supporters occurred from November 27, 2024 to April 4, 2025. In addition to 12 people, hundreds of victims were injured due to arrows. “The details are 423 people who are supporters of Paslon 01, while 230 others are from Paslon 02 camp,” he said. (FCA/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here