Andika Eka Putra

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Andika Eka Putra (died September 14, 2016) was an Indonesian Islamic militant and member of the militant group based in Poso, Mujahidin Indonesia Timur. He was on the most-wanted list (DPO) of the Indonesian Police, along with 44 [a] other terrorists. [1]

On September 14, Andika was found dead on the banks of the Puna in Tangkura village, South Poso Pesisir district, Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time. [2]

According to Central Sulawesi Police Chief, Brig. Gen. Rudy Sufahriadi, Andika died when he fell and his head struck a stone while he was crossing the river. A task force team was dispatched to retrieve the body and take it to Poso General Hospital. [2] [3]

Footnotes

  1. 36 of them have been arrested, surrendered, or were killed. [1]

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