papuachronicle.co – Jayapura. The Indonesian National Police (Polri) confirmed that the claim by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) regarding the theft of two firearms belonging to police members in Puncak Jaya is a hoax. Police stated that the hoax is a propaganda aimed at causing unrest in the community.
Head of Damai Cartenz Operations, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani, firmly denied the claim. According to him, the information conveyed by the armed group has no basis and is only intended to provoke officers and the community.
“We confirm that the information of the theft of firearms by KKB is false and baseless. This is part of propaganda that is deliberately spread to influence public opinion and create fear in the community,” Faizal told the media.
Faizal emphasized that police and the Indonesian National Military (TNI) remain focused on security operations in Papua to protect the community from armed group threats. INP will not be influenced by narratives created to divert the attention of security forces.
“We remain focused on our main mission, which is to maintain public security and order. Any KKB action that violates the law will be prosecuted according to applicable regulations. The police and the military are working together to ensure stability in Papua,” he added.
On that occasion, Faizal also appealed to the people to not to easily swayed by one-sided information that cannot be verified. He asked the locals to remain calm and support the government’s efforts to create peace in Papua.