West Java Police Spokesperson Senior Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan told reporters in Bandung on Saturday that six of the bodies had been formally identified and confirmed by investigators.
“Of the 10 body bags at the DVI post, six have been identified, one contains body parts, and three others are still undergoing identification,” Hendra said.
He said identification efforts were continuing, carried out by the West Java police DVI team together with joint search-and-rescue units despite disruptions caused by extreme weather.
Hendra added that several recovered body parts already have fingerprint references matching evacuees, allowing investigators to proceed with identification using ante-mortem and post-mortem data.
“Hands can be identified through fingerprint comparisons, while legs and other parts are still being processed through ante-mortem and post-mortem examinations,” he said.
He said search operations for landslide victims remain constrained by weather conditions at the disaster site, slowing excavation and recovery work.
According to the latest reports received by the complaint post, the number of people still missing remains high, he added.
“As of the latest update at 4 p.m. local time, around 71 people have been reported missing,” Hendra said.
Beyond identification and search efforts, West Java police are also distributing logistical assistance to help residents affected by the disaster.
Aid includes food supplies and basic necessities, as well as the establishment of field kitchens to ensure regular meals for displaced residents.
Separately, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi said the provincial government would provide 10 million rupiah in assistance for each displaced family affected by the landslide on Mount Burangrang’s slopes.
Dedi said the funds are intended to cover temporary rental housing costs and daily living needs for survivors over the next two months.
“We will provide about 10 million rupiah per family so they can rent housing wherever they choose for now,” Dedi said during a visit to affected residents on Saturday.
He said prolonged stays at evacuation shelters could worsen psychological stress among displaced residents.
“Staying too long here only increases stress and can lead to illness,” he said.
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