Three police officers killed in Katingan drug raid, Kompolnas vows full investigation

Three police officers have died during a drug raid in Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The fallen officers have been identified as Aipda Yudhie Perdana Putra, Bripda Nopandri Ramadhana, and Ipda Sumariyanto.

Mohammad Choirul Anam, a commissioner at the National Police Commission (Kompolnas), stated that the incident must be fully investigated. He emphasized that the officers were carrying out their duties to eradicate drugs, and any perpetrators must be brought to justice.

Anam has traveled to Katingan to oversee the case and conduct an on-site inspection of the crime scene. Kompolnas is coordinating with the Katingan Police and the Central Kalimantan Regional Police to ensure the drug eradication efforts continue. "We assure our colleagues at the regional and Katingan police to keep eradicating drugs. Because the main goal of the Katingan incident was about drugs," Anam said.

The regional government of Katingan has also pledged its support for the police's anti-drug initiatives. The Regent of Katingan has committed to ensuring that sub-district heads and village chiefs will be involved in the drug eradication campaign, recognizing the crucial role of local government in addressing the issue.