Chronology of 2nd Lt. Jihad Ahmad's Death at the Kopassus Armory, Pistol Suddenly Discharged

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Special Forces Command (Kopassus) has revealed the sequence of events leading to the death of 2nd Lieutenant Inf Jihad Ahmad Al Rasyid at the Group 2 Kopassus Weapons Building in Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Central Java, on Saturday (24/10/2026).

Kopassus Public Relations Chief Colonel Indra Mardianto disclosed that the incident began during the handover of several administrative documents and pistol weapons at the armory.

"Preliminary information indicates that the handover of several administrative documents and pistols took place at the armory," Indra told Kompas.com on Monday (26/10/2026).

Indra explained that Letda Jihad Ahmad was waiting outside the armory, while other soldiers were inside to clear the weapons.

"While the victim was waiting outside, the person suspected was inside the armory performing the weapon clearance," he said.

Indra noted that the weapon clearance process typically involves racking the pistol with an empty magazine.

The weapon should also be directed upward, toward a safe area, or into a gun clearing trap, which is a safety device designed to catch rounds when a weapon is cleared.

“(However) suddenly the weapon discharged toward the door, hitting the victim who was outside,” he stated.

Indra did not clarify the reason for the pistol’s sudden discharge.

He only mentioned that several individuals were present at the location when the incident occurred, but did not disclose the identities or ranks of the soldiers.

Indra announced that the case will be forwarded to the Military Police Detachment for further investigation.

“The information is that by tonight or at the latest by tomorrow morning, the case will be handed over to Denpom,” he stated.

Indra also emphasized that there was no shooting incident, contrary to narratives that have surfaced regarding Letda Jihad's death.

“In relation to the incident, it is indeed confirmed that a fatality occurred, but the sequence of events is not as stated in the reports about being shot,” Indra added.

“The event took place in the armory; the pistol exploded, and it was purely an accident and negligence, all recorded on CCTV,” he concluded.