The mines on the Cirebon Horse Mountain are closed to the public of 21 people who died

CIREBON – The government of Cirebon Regency, West Java, has officially closed the C mining area in Gunung Kuda. This was done after the tragedy of the landslide that killed 21 people. Cirebon Regent Imron in Cirebon reported by Antara on Saturday (7/6/2025), said the conclusion of the area is the result of a joint agreement with Cirebon Regency Regency Regional Leadership Communication Forum (forkopimda), as well as the following up of the emergency response status since Thursday (5/5). “After the search for the victim has stopped, the area is closed. There may be no activity, or residents entering the area,” Imron said. Browse to continue with the content, and this decision was also followed by elements of the TNI and Polri to prevent the activities of residents in places that are now vulnerable, and are still doing legal examination. Imron called on residents not to look for four victims who were still buried by landslide because it was very dangerous and could increase the number of victims. “For the sake of mutual safety, there are no activities in the area,” he said. Korem Commander 063/SGJ Colonel Inf Hista Soh Harahap emphasized that access to the mining site will be equipped with the portal and guarded by the authorities. So that residents do not enter the area again. In addition to the guarantee of safety, the closure is carried out because a number of equipment and vehicles on the location are still part of the investigation process by law enforcement. “We will coordinate with the police. Because there is still evidence, the safety of the location is very important,” he said. Hista added that the TNI was ready to help the process protect the mining place if needed. Nevertheless, the chief oversight by the police will be carried out. “If it is necessary to guard together, we are ready to help. For full security, it will be coordinated with the police,” he said. (ISA/ISA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspirational story of the exemplary police candidate here