2 Supporting groups of Pilkada clashes in Puncak Jaya, 59 people injured

Jakarta – The clash of two groups of supportive candidates for regents and deputy regents took place in Puncak Jaya, Papua. The impact of the collision, 59 people were injured. Puncak Jaya police chief AKBP Kuswara reported on Friday (4/4/2025), said the victims were injured after being hit by an arrow. In addition to eating victims, the collision also burned eight houses and Honai. “The collision that has occurred since Wednesday has caused the fall of casualty and property in Puncak Jaya Regency,” Kuswara said when he was contacted. Browse to continue the content, he explained that the clashes between the two supporters of the candidate pair of regents and deputy regents often occur, although the security forces, together with the Puncak Jaya regional government, called on the two camps. To note, the clashes associated with the election have taken place since the beginning of February 2025. The collision also caused the fall of the victims to property. Kuswara said the collision occurred again on Friday (4/4). However, he couldn’t be sure how many people were victims. “There was a shot that allegedly came from the KKB (armed criminal group),” he said. He said his party assisted by Brimob members tried to stop the offensive action. Screen gas was also fired after the two conflicting camps. (MAA/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here