General Agus Subiyanto, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), presided over the solemn funeral ceremony for a fallen TNI soldier who tragically lost his life while serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). General Agus personally attended the burial of Mayor Zulmi Aditya Iskandar at the Cikutra Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP) in Bandung, West Java, on Sunday, April 5th. This poignant ceremony honored a brave peacekeeper who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
“He fell for the interests and the honor of the nation and state on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:45 AM Lebanon time, or 3:45 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB),” General Agus stated during his heartfelt eulogy, accompanying the fallen hero to his final resting place. “May the path of devotion he walked become an exemplary model for all of us, and may his soul find the best place in the presence of Almighty God,” he added, emphasizing the profound impact of Major Zulmi’s sacrifice.
The remains of Mayor Zulmi Aditya Iskandar arrived in Indonesia on Saturday afternoon, April 4th, amidst a nation in mourning. From the airport, his body was immediately transported to the house of mourning in Kampung Cikendal, Cipageran Village, North Cimahi District, arriving at 9:15 PM WIB. The arrival of the revered peacekeeper was met with an outpouring of grief, as family members, relatives, and local residents who had waited patiently broke into tears, a testament to the community’s deep sorrow and respect for his service.
Prior to the handover to his grieving family, President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed the fallen soldier’s remains at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. President Subianto paid his final respects not only to Mayor Zulmi but also to two other TNI soldiers, Sergeant First Class (Sersan Kepala) M. Nur Ichwan and Corporal (Kopral Dua) Farizal Rhomadon, who also tragically perished during their peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, underscoring the nation’s profound gratitude and sorrow for their ultimate sacrifice.
In separate ceremonies, the other two brave soldiers were also laid to rest with full military honors. Sergeant First Class M. Nur Ichwan was interred today at the Giripeni Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP) in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, while Corporal Farizal Rhomadon found his final resting place at the Giri Dharmoloyo Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP) in Magelang Regency, ensuring all fallen heroes received the dignified farewell they deserved for their unwavering dedication to peace and country.
Summary
General Agus Subiyanto, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), presided over the funeral ceremony for Mayor Zulmi Aditya Iskandar at Cikutra Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP) in Bandung on Sunday, April 5th. Mayor Zulmi tragically died on March 30, 2026, while serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). General Agus honored the fallen peacekeeper, stating he sacrificed his life for the nation’s interests and honor.
Mayor Zulmi’s remains arrived in Indonesia on Saturday afternoon, April 4th, and were then transported to his home in Cimahi. President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed the fallen soldier’s remains at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. President Subianto also paid respects to two other TNI soldiers, Sergeant First Class M. Nur Ichwan and Corporal Farizal Rhomadon, who perished during their peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and were laid to rest in separate ceremonies.