Officer Found Dead After Drug Raid in Central Kalimantan

The body of Ajun Inspektur Satu Sumariyanto, a police officer from the Katingan Resort Police, has been found following a drug raid in Central Kalimantan. Sumariyanto had been missing since the operation in the drug-infested village of Tumbang Kalamei.

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Yes, the joint team successfully found the body of Aiptu Sumariyanto, around 09:00 AM WIB.

His remains were discovered by local residents floating in the Katingan River, snagged on wood. The location was about 8 kilometers from the site of the raid, specifically in Rantau Asem village. The Katingan Police Chief, Ajun Komisaris Besar Dodik Hartono, confirmed the discovery, stating that Sumariyanto's body was found around 9:00 AM WIB and had been transported to Bhayangkara Hospital in Palangka Raya for examination.

This discovery follows the earlier finding of Brigadier Dua Nopandri Ramadhana's body on the previous day, who also participated in the operation against suspected drug dealers. The operation began early Thursday morning when police attempted to arrest a suspect. However, members of the suspect's family reportedly attacked the officers with machetes, leading to a violent confrontation.

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Yesterday, the joint team found the body of Brigadier Dua Nopandri Ramadhana around 3:55 PM WIB. Nopandri was also involved in the operation to raid the drug dealers.

During the clash, Ajun Inspektur Satu Yudhi, a member of the Katingan Police Narcotics Investigation Unit, was killed. Sumariyanto and Bripda Nopandri reportedly jumped into the river to escape. One family member of the suspect was also reported dead. "When one of the perpetrators was secured, suddenly the perpetrator's family attacked the officers with machetes. The officers on the ground then took firm and measured action, resulting in the death of one person from the suspect's family," Hartono explained.

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When one of the perpetrators was secured, suddenly the perpetrator's family attacked the officers with machetes. The officers on the ground then took firm and measured action, resulting in the death of one person from the suspect's family.

Central Kalimantan Police Inspector General Iwan Kurniawan expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers and vowed to continue the fight against drug trafficking. "Do not give space to perpetrators who destroy the future of the nation's children. We, along with the government and other relevant parties, will continue to synergize in the effort to eradicate narcotics," he stated.

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Do not give space to perpetrators who destroy the future of the nation's children. We, along with the government and other relevant parties, will continue to synergize in the effort to eradicate narcotics.