Police Prepare Rescue Mission for Nine Girls Abducted by Papua Separatists

Authorities in Mimika, Papua Tengah, are mobilizing to rescue nine girls held captive by armed separatist groups in the Jila District. The abduction has prompted a swift response from the Papua Tengah Regional Police, who have ordered the Mimika Polres (Resort Police) to undertake the rescue and evacuation operation.

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Efforts are being made. The Mimika Police Chief has prepared a team and is conducting crime scene investigations to move towards that direction (rescue and evacuation).

Kapolda Papua Tengah Brigadir Jenderal (Brigjen) Jeremias Rontini confirmed that preparations are underway, with the Mimika Polres commander assembling a team and initiating crime scene investigations to facilitate the operation. "Efforts are being made. The Mimika Police Chief has prepared a team and is conducting crime scene investigations to move towards that direction (rescue and evacuation)," Brigjen Jeremias told reporters.

However, the rescue mission faces a significant hurdle: transportation. Flights to the remote Jila District are currently experiencing disruptions, delaying the deployment of the police unit. "The current obstacle is that flights to (District) Jila are still facing problems," Rontini stated.

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The current obstacle is that flights to (District) Jila are still facing problems.

The incident has drawn condemnation from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM). Commissioner Uli Parulian Sihombing urged security forces to guarantee the safety of all residents in Papua, particularly condemning actions that target civilians. "Especially if it is true that the abduction and hostage-taking were carried out against children and teenage girls," Sihombing added, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

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Especially if it is true that the abduction and hostage-taking were carried out against children and teenage girls.