ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM ~ Residents of Kala Kemili Village, Bebesen District, Aceh Tengah Regency, were left in shock after a local businessman who had been reported missing in the Kala Linge River, Linge District, was later found dead in East Aceh.
The victim,
Miga Fachreza (27), a resident of Dusun Al-Muslim, was brought home on Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026, at around 7:00 p.m., where his arrival was met with a deeply emotional atmosphere among grieving family members and local residents.
Last Journey and Disappearance
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Miga Fachreza left his home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m., heading toward Kampung Linge. That trip would tragically become his final journey.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at around 4:00 p.m., the family received information that he was suspected to have gone missing in the Kala Linge River. Immediately after, relatives and residents launched a search effort.
JOINT SEARCH OPERATION:
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, through Iptu Rasimin, provides an update on the joint search operation along the Kala Linge River. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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The team combed through the river along its flow path. However, despite intensive efforts, the search initially yielded no results.
VICTIM IDENTIFICATION: The family confirms the identity of Miga Fachreza based on a bracelet found on his body. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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On Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at around 8:50 a.m., residents discovered the body of a man in the Kuala Ni Weh area, Ranto Panyang Village, Pante Bidari District, East Aceh.
The victim was later positively identified by the family as Miga Fachreza, including confirmation through a bracelet found on his body. His remains were then transported back to Kala Kemili Village for burial.
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(IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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