Three Named Suspects in Fatal Attack During Katingan Drug Raid

The investigation into the attack that killed three members of the Indonesian National Police during a drug eradication operation in Tumbang Kalemei Village, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan, is ongoing. Investigators have currently detained five residents of Tumbang Kalemei Village, three of whom have been officially named as suspects.

“As of today, five people have been detained. Three have been designated as suspects: S (alias A), R, and N. Meanwhile, Y and L, the other two, remain in custody awaiting the results of the case review,” stated Katingan Police Chief AKBP Dodik Hartono.

All suspected perpetrators were reportedly arrested within the Katingan Regency area. According to the Police Chief, the two individuals not yet named as suspects are currently undergoing intensive interrogation.

Although the direction of the investigation indicates their involvement, investigators are adhering to legal procedures before formally assigning legal status to both individuals.

“Even though the evidence points towards them being suspects, we are still conducting a case review in accordance with the established mechanism,” he emphasised.

Dodik explained that the three suspects have been charged with alleged murder and assault causing death. At this stage, the application of articles related to narcotics crimes has not yet been implemented.

The case has garnered widespread attention after three police officers lost their lives while performing their duties during an operation against a drug network in Tumbang Kalemei Village. Joint authorities are continuing to hunt for other perpetrators and are deepening their investigation into the specific role of each party involved in the incident.