A Soldier’s Gentle Touch: TNI Heals a Small Wound, Wins a Big Heart in Papua

PAPUA - In the middle of the joyful laughter of children at SDN Ilaga, Kimak Village, Ilaga District, Puncak Regency, one small heart carried a pain that felt too big. Beto, a young student, tripped over a rock, leaving a wound on his tiny foot. For an adult, it was just a scratch—but for a child, it was a world of pain.

Then, like guardian angels in camouflage, soldiers from Task Force Yonif 700/WYC Kotis Post appeared, bringing more than just bandages—they brought warmth, comfort, and care. Sergeant Fiqih, a health officer at the Kotis Post, patiently cleaned and treated Beto’s wound, ensuring not just recovery but also a sense of security and love.

Beyond the medical treatment, this was a moment of deep human connection. To Beto, these soldiers were not just protectors of the land but heroes who took away his pain and replaced it with kindness.

"Thank you, Mr. TNI!" Beto exclaimed, his eyes shining with gratitude, as if the pain had vanished with their gentle touch.

Meanwhile, Pangkoops Habema, Maj. Gen. TNI Lucky Avianto, reflected on the deeper meaning of this moment.

"This is not just about healing a physical wound. This is about building bonds, spreading kindness, and proving that the presence of a soldier can bring hope and happiness—not only to a child but to an entire community."

In a land that has seen many challenges, small acts of kindness carry immense power. Through gestures as simple as treating a child’s wound, TNI soldiers continue to win hearts, proving that their mission is not just about security—but about humanity.

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Dansatgas Media HABEMA, Lieutenant Colonel Inf Iwan Dwi Prihartono