Jayapura, Papua, Feb. 12 -- The Head of Operations of the Cartenz Peace Task Force, Brigadier General Faizal Rahmadani, stated that the perpetrators of the shooting of a Smart Air aircraft in Korowai, Boven Digoel District, were members of a separatist armed group (KKB).

He identified the group as the Cannibal Battalion and the Semut Merah Battalion, led by Elkius Kobak from Yahukimo.

"The investigation revealed that the perpetrators of the shooting were the Cannibal Battalion and the Semut Merah Battalion, both from Yahukimo," he said on Thursday.

According to Rahmadani, law enforcement efforts are currently underway, with a team deployed to apprehend the perpetrators.

He added that the investigation and enforcement process are being...