IndoNEWSian.com – Java Indonesia On May 13 (ANI), at least 13 individuals lost their lives due to an explosion occurring when handling outdated military munitions in West Java. This information was relayed by Antara News, as cited in their report. Indonesian Defence Forces.
The explosion occurred on Monday. Among those who passed away are four military personnel who were involved in the mission to discard outdated ordnance in Sagara village within West Java’s Garut regency.
According to Antara News, the Head of Indonesia The TNI’s Information Officer, Major General Kristomei Sianturi, stated that the remains have been transported to Pameungpeuk Regional General Hospital for an autopsy and preparation for funeral rites.
“We are coordinating with on-site officers to secure and clear the incident site as a precaution against other potential explosions He stated during a television interview in Jakarta on Monday.
Quoting the military, Antara News stated that the incident took place at 9:30 am local time when army officials attempted to discard outdated and unnecessary ordnance at a location affiliated with the Garut District Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA).
“The Garut BKSDA location has consistently been utilized for the disposal of outdated ammunition,” stated Kristomei. Additionally, he mentioned that this ammunition came from Ammunition Depot No. 3.
Indonesia Army Equipment Center (Puspalad).
According to Antara News, the four TNI personnel who lost their lives in the incident have been named as follows: Colonel Antonius Hermawan, Major Anda Rohanda, Second Corporal Eri Dwi Priambodo, and First Private Aprio Setiawan. Among the civilian casualties were Agus bin Kasmin, Pian bin Obur, Iyus Ibing bin Inon, Anwar bin Inon, Iyus Rizal bin Saepuloh, Toto, Dadang, Rustiawan, and Endang.
On March 31, a comparable case regarding expiration dates was reported. munitions had occurred where the Indonesia The Chief of Indonesia’s National Defense Forces (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto, verified that 65 tons of expired materials were reported. munitions was impacted by a fire and subsequent explosion at the Army ammunition depot in Ciangsana, located within the Bogor District of West Java.
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