Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel stationed in parts of East Nusa Tenggara province sharing borders with Timor Leste have stepped up their patrols following the shooting of Timor Leste President Ramos Horta on Monday.
The military had intensified its patrols in the border areas although the possibility of Timor Leste rebels entering Indonesia was very small, Wirasakti Military Region Chief Col Winston Pardamean Simanjuntak was quoted by national Antara News Agency onTuesday.
Simanjuntak said he was maintaining coordination with security authorities and the United Nations peace-keeping force in Timor Leste, especially on the movements of rebel groups in the tiny country.
Traffic of border crossers through the Motaain and Turiskain patrol posts had so far remained normal, he said. However, security checks had been stepped up in efforts to prevent any possible infiltration.
The Indonesian military, however, would not increase the numberof its personnel in the border areas.
A rebel group under Major Alfredo Reinado launched armed attacks against Timor Leste's President Jose Ramos Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in Dili on Monday.
Horta sustained gunshot wounds on his belly and chest, while Gusmao escaped unhurt although his car was badly damaged by gunshots. Rebel leader Reinado was reportedly killed in a shoot-out with presidential guards.
Source: Xinhua
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