394 combat troops pull out of Timika

394 combat troops pull out of Timika

TIMIKA, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya military command pulled out
on Saturday a total of 394 combat troops posted here, Antara
reported.

Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Amir Sembiring said the
reduction in the number of troops assigned to the area was part
of the Armed Forces (ABRI) new territorial operations.

"Through the new operation, namely territorial operations, the
operations of ABRI in Maluku and Irian Jaya will be focused on
developing villages," he said. (aan)