Indonesian Police Officer Dies During Drug Raid in Central Kalimantan

Ajun Inspektur Satu (Aiptu) Sumaryanto was discovered deceased, his body found floating in the Sungai Desa Tumbang Kalemei in Katingan, Central Kalimantan, on Sunday, July 5, 2026. His death occurred after he was involved in a raid targeting a drug trafficking area in the village.

Sumaryanto was one of three police officers who lost their lives during the operation. His body was located by a search team comprising members from the Central Kalimantan Regional Police, the Water and Air Police Unit, the 1019/Ktg Military District Command, and the National Search and Rescue Agency, along with local community members. The search, which began at 6:00 AM WIB, utilized rubber boats and small motorboats to scour the river, its banks, and the local market.

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We express our deepest condolences to the family of Bripda Nopandri. The deceased fell while carrying out his duties. May the deceased receive the best place by the side of God Almighty and may the bereaved family be given patience and strength.

The discovery of Sumaryanto's body followed the earlier finding of another officer, Brigadir Dua (Bripda) Nopandri Ramadhana, who had also gone missing during the raid. Ramadhana's body was found in the river's flow, snagged on a tree branch. Both deceased officers were transported to the Bhayangkara Hospital in Palangkaraya for autopsies.

Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of the National Police's Narcotics Crime Investigation, expressed deep condolences to the families of the fallen officers, emphasizing that they died in the line of duty. He stated that the joint team is committed to a thorough investigation and is actively pursuing the individuals allegedly involved in the drug operation and the officers' deaths. "We will not stop until all perpetrators are apprehended and processed according to the law," Eko asserted.

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We will not stop until all perpetrators are apprehended and processed according to the law.