Pasmar 2 Involves Experts and Opens Communication Regarding Stray Bullet Incident

Surabaya (ANTARA) - Marine Corps Task Force 2 in Surabaya states that the investigation into the stray bullet incident at one of the state junior high schools in Gresik, East Java, is focused on technical tests, involvement of experts, and communication with the victims to ensure transparent and just handling.

“Yes, this is now being examined. There are 119 that will continue to be examined, and then this bullet will be test-fired to see how far it goes,” said Commander of Pasmar 2, Major General TNI (Mar) Oni Junianto, in Surabaya on Sunday.

He added that handling of the victims has been ongoing since the initial incident, including treatment, check-ups, and compensation to one of the victims.

“Yes, regarding the developments of this stray bullet, we have been providing treatment and care from the beginning. Then there are two victims; one from Octo—her mother has received all the treatment, check-ups, and compensation,” he said.

Meanwhile, communication with the other victim is still being pursued to ensure a proper resolution.

“But this Mrs Dewi we haven’t met yet. However, we remain open to opportunities for communication,” he said.

According to him, the ballistic test will be strengthened with technical data from PT Pindad (Persero) so that the analysis results are accurate and accountable.

In addition, Pasmar 2 is also collaborating with several experts to provide independent views on bullet range and training safety aspects.

On the other hand, the legal process continues through the Naval Regional Command Military Police (Pomal Kodal), in line with Pasmar 2’s openness to legal steps from the victims’ side and a comprehensive evaluation of training procedures.

Previously, the suspected stray bullet incident occurred when students were participating in a school socialisation activity at one of the state junior high schools in Gresik, East Java, on Wednesday (17/12/2025).

There were two children who became victims of the stray bullet, namely DF (14) and RO (15).

Meanwhile, approximately 2.3 kilometres from the victims’ school, there is a TNI AL shooting range where routine shooting training was taking place at that time.

Following the incident, both were immediately rushed to Siti Khodijah Sepanjang Hospital in East Java for intensive treatment.