Jayapura – The Asia One Air PK-LTF plane was shot by an unknown person (OTK) at Milawak Airport, Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua, Friday (16/2/2024).
Head of Public Relations of the Papua Regional Police, Commissioner Pol. Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo, S.H., S.I.K., M.Kom confirmed this incident. He said the incident started on Friday (16/02/2024) at around 09.52 WIT.
“The plane was about to land at Milawak Beoga Airport and was shot at from the right side of the plane,” said the Head of Public Relations.
The Head of Public Relations said the shots came from the OTK group in Ambobra village. They descended from Ambobra village to Julukoma village, Beoga District and shot the Asian one PK-LTF plane.
“The TNI-Polri security forces then responded to the shots as legal action against the OTK who shot at the plane,” said the Head of Public Relations.
There were no victims in the incident, while the right rear fuselage of the plane was hit by one shot and shot towards the rear door of the plane.
Commissioner Benny appealed to the public to remain calm and not be provoked by issues that could cause panic so that a safe and peaceful situation can be maintained during the investigation process.
