House Commission I urges security forces to boost measures after KKB burns plane in Papua

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission I, Dave Laksono, has urged security forces to enhance their security measures in a measured way while continuing to prioritise a humanist approach and operate within legal corridors, following the torching of a PT AMA aircraft by an armed criminal group (KKB) in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan. According to him, this incident demonstrates that threats to public safety remain real and require serious attention from the state. He therefore stressed that the safety of civilians must be the top priority. “Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives expresses deep concern over the incident of the plane burning by the KKB in Papua, which threatens the safety of civilians, including those on religious and humanitarian missions,” Dave said in Jakarta on Friday. He stated that improving security is not merely about increasing personnel numbers, but also about strengthening cross-agency coordination, risk mapping, and the involvement of local governments and community leaders in maintaining stability. To that end, he will push for a thorough evaluation of the security approach in Papua, so that every policy taken is not only reactive but also preventive and sustainable. With the right measures, he is confident that Papua can become a peaceful, safe, and prosperous space for all Indonesian people. He also committed to continuously overseeing security policies to ensure they always favour the protection of civilians and respect for human rights. “We believe that through synergy between the TNI, Polri, local government, and the community, a sense of security can be restored while strengthening public trust in the state,” he said. Data compiled by ANTARA revealed that the ill-fated plane, piloted by United States national Nicholas F. Goselin, was flying from Wamena to Balinggama carrying seven passengers. The incident resulted in the pilot’s death. The seven passengers on the AMA plane bound for Balinggama were Eston Sobolim, Kluenang Sobolim, Toni Balingga, Elina Sobolim, Ona Sobolim, Lisenia Balingga, and Vaince Amo Hoso.