Civilian Attacked by Armed Assailant in Dekia, Police to Hunt Down the Perpetrator

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By Admin INP Minggu, 23 Agustus 2026 Pengunjung (247) 2 Mins Read

inp.polri.go.id - Dekai. The Joint Team of the 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force and the Yahukimo Sub-regional Police are investigating and pursuing the perpetrator of a serious assault using a sharp weapon against a victim named Adit (40) on Sosial road, Kali Bonto Complex, Dekai City, Yahukimo Regency, on Thursday evening (8/20/2026).

The Head of Public Relations for the 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force, Senior Superintendent Yusuf Sutejo, stated that the incident occurred on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. during a power outage in the area around Kali Bonto. The victim suffered a laceration to the neck and was taken to Dekai Regional Hospital for medical treatment.

"The perpetrator fled immediately after the incident. After receiving information, a joint team from the Cartenz-2026 Peaceful Operation Police Task Force and the Yahukimo Police immediately responded by visiting the scene and conducting an investigation. This included gathering witness statements and possible evidence remaining at the scene," said Yusuf during an interview with the media on Saturday (August 22),

Based on initial information, a witness upstairs heard the victim screaming for help. The witness then went downstairs and found the victim lying on the dining table.

The victim told the witness that the perpetrator had fled towards the church. The witness then asked other residents for help in evacuating the victim to Dekai Regional Hospital for medical treatment.

Yusuf added that officers have identified the perpetrator, suspected to be from the Armed Forces (KKB) of the XVI Yahukimo Regional Military Command (KODAP) Yalenang Battalion. However, the suspicion is still being investigated to determine the identity and involvement of the perpetrators.

Medical treatment revealed that the victim was conscious as of Friday evening (8/21/2026) and gradually improving after receiving treatment at Dekai Regional Hospital.

"Thankfully, the victim is conscious, and his injuries have been treated well. He is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital," he added.

Furthermore, the Task Force, along with the Yahukimo Sub-regional Police, are continuing to investigate witness statements and information obtained to fully uncover the sequence of events and identify the perpetrator.

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