On 19 October 2024, the Indonesian military (509/BY TNI), in collaboration with the Indonesian National Police launched an operation in Bilogai Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province. During the operation, a group of civilians was sitting in a traditional house (Honai) in Bilogai as military personnel arrived at around 2:20 pm causing panic among the indigenous communities in the area.
Many villagers fled into the forest in fear of the approaching military forces. According to the information received, the military opened fire at those running away. Two men named Mr Mani Mirip, 23, and Mr Heni Sondegau, 25, sustained bullet injuries during the incident. Mr Mirip sustained a bullet wound in the upper chest while a grazing shot on the left cheek hit Mr Heni Sondegau. Despite their injuries, both villagers fled to the forest with other internally displaced persons from Sugapa. Fearing further violence, many people from Sugapa have decided to move to neighbouring villages.
Mr Mani Mirip, 23, and Mr Heni Sondegau, 25, sustained bullet injuries as aresult of the security force raid in Sugapa on 19 October 2024
