jpnn.com – Brigadier General Donny Pramono, Head of the Indonesian Army Information Department (Kadispenad), announced that Indonesian representatives are currently overseeing the repatriation process for the remains of Private First Class (Praka) Rico Pramudia from Beirut, Lebanon.
Donny stated that the administrative procedures for repatriating the fallen soldier’s body are underway, and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has already conveyed the sorrowful news to his family. “The funeral plans will proceed according to the family’s wishes,” Donny confirmed in an official press release from the Indonesian Army Information Department in Jakarta on Saturday, April 25, 2026. However, he could not yet specify the exact date for Praka Rico’s repatriation from Beirut.
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The Indonesian Army expressed its deepest condolences and highest respect for Praka Rico Pramudia, who bravely fell in the line of duty while striving to maintain peace in Lebanon.
With the passing of Praka Rico Pramudia, the total number of TNI soldiers who have lost their lives in two separate incidents within the UNIFIL mission area in Southern Lebanon now stands at four. These brave individuals include posthumously promoted Major Inf. Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, Sergeant First Class Muhammad Nur Ichwan, Corporal First Class Farizal Rhomadhon, and Praka Rico Pramudia.
Previously, ANTARA had sought confirmation from Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, Head of the TNI Headquarters Information Center, regarding detailed information surrounding the soldier’s death. However, as of the time of reporting, Major General Aulia had not yet responded to ANTARA’s request via text message.
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As this news was published, ANTARA continued its efforts to obtain further details regarding Praka Rico Pramudia’s tragic passing.
Praka Rico was one of three TNI soldiers who sustained injuries during an attack in Lebanon on Sunday, March 29, 2026. “Praka Rico Pramudia sustained severe injuries, while Praka Bayu Prakoso and Praka Arif Kurniawan suffered minor injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment,” stated Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, Head of the TNI Headquarters Information Center, when contacted by ANTARA in Jakarta on Monday, April 20.
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Major General Aulia explained that these injuries occurred after the Indonesian contingent’s observation post in Adshit al-Qusyar, Southern Lebanon, was struck by an artillery attack on Sunday, March 29. During the same incident, Praka Farizal Romadhon, who was at the same location as Rico, tragically died instantly from a direct hit.
Severely wounded, Rico was immediately airlifted by helicopter to St. George Hospital in Beirut to receive intensive medical care. However, after several weeks of intensive treatment, Rico succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the hospital.(ant/jpnn)
Summary
Brigadier General Donny Pramono, Head of the Indonesian Army Information Department, announced that Indonesian representatives are overseeing the repatriation of Private First Class (Praka) Rico Pramudia’s remains from Beirut, Lebanon. Administrative procedures are underway, and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has informed his family, with funeral plans to proceed according to their wishes. Praka Rico tragically fell in the line of duty while striving to maintain peace in Lebanon.
Praka Rico sustained severe injuries during an artillery attack on an Indonesian contingent’s observation post in Adshit al-Qusyar, Southern Lebanon, on March 29, 2026. After several weeks of intensive medical care at St. George Hospital in Beirut, he succumbed to his injuries. In the same incident, Praka Farizal Romadhon died instantly, bringing the total number of TNI soldiers who lost their lives in two separate UNIFIL mission incidents in Southern Lebanon to four.