Manokwari, W Papua, July 26 -- The Operation Peace Cartenz Task Force has launched a manhunt for a Papuan separatist who shot dead a kiosk owner in Wandoga village, Sugapa sub-district, Intan Jaya district, Central Papua, on Friday.

The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. local time when the kiosk owner, identified as Joni Hendra, was serving a customer, the task force's operation head, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani, said.

Hendra, who sustained serious gunshot wounds, was rushed to Bilorai Public Health Center, but was declared dead on arrival, he informed.

His shooter has been identified as Yonial Kobogah, he added.

amadhani said that Kobogah is suspected to be a member of the Apen Kobogau-led Papuan separatist group, which is ac...