Military command to cover medical costs for stray bullet victims in Padang

The Regional Military Command (Kodam) XX/Tuanku Imam Bonjol will bear the full cost of medical treatment for two civilians who were allegedly hit by a stray bullet on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the State University of Padang (UNP) Rectorate building in West Sumatra.

Kodam XX spokesperson, Colonel Kav Taufiq, confirmed that all expenses for the injured individuals, identified as a female student and another civilian, would be covered. "For now, we will cover everything," Taufiq stated on Tuesday evening in Padang. This commitment ensures the victims receive prompt and appropriate medical care while investigations proceed.

As of Tuesday evening, medical staff at dr. Reksodiwiryo Hospital, also known as the Military Hospital, were performing surgery to remove the projectile from the thigh of the UNP student. The male victim sustained an injury to his hand. Kodam XX has prioritized the victims' recovery and is actively gathering information to determine the bullet's origin.

Investigations are being conducted by Pomdam XX/Tuanku Imam Bonjol in both the shooting range area and the incident site at UNP. Colonel Taufiq acknowledged that a battalion unit was conducting a shooting exercise at the time, but he could not confirm if the stray bullet originated from that exercise. The military command is committed to a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.