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Drunken soldier injures Papuan civilian
The military in Papua arrested a drunk soldier for injuring a civilian in Central Memberamo Thursday
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he military in Papua arrested a drunk soldier for injuring a civilian in Central Memberamo Thursday. The victim is still undergoing medical treatment at the Marthen Indey Hospital on Friday.
Spokesman for the Papua Military Command Lt. Col. Teguh Puji Raharjo said Friday the military command was responsible for the incident and also the victim's medical treatment, and would make an apology to the people in Central Memberamo for the incident.
The incident occurred on Thursday when 2nd Sgt. Benedictus Umarop stationed in Kobigma opened fire on a concrete wall with a SS1-V2 rifle while he was drunk. Bullets ricocheting off the wall hit Jimmi Winata in the back, a 22-year-old resident of Kelila Village in Kobagma.
Director of Marthen Indey Hospital Didik Catur Prasetyo said the victim was in good condition after the bullets were taken out during surgery on Friday morning.(+++)
