The Ministry of Social Affairs Provides LDP for the Families of the KRI Nanggala 402 Sinking Victims in Lamongan

LAMONGAN (27 April 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Disability Center "Phala Martha" sent a Psychosocial Support Service (LDP) team to the families of the victims of the sinking of the Nanggala 402. The LDP team led by the head of Center of Phala Martha had previously implemented LDP in Bojonegoro Regency and continued to the Lamongan Regency.

The Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini ordered her staff to deploy a Psychosocial Support Service team to help the families of the victims of the sinking of KRI Nanggala 402. This was followed up by the Phala Martha Center by visiting the families of the victims in Lamongan.

The home visit was done to the residence of the victim's family named Edi Siswanto who was the navigator at KRI Nanggala 402. The victim's house is located in Sumberaji Village, Sukodadi District, Lamongan Regency, the team immediately met Miya Sri (28), the victim's wife and family.

In the victim's house, there were lots of flower garlands as a sign of condolences from various parties, one of which was the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo. The family is also still gathering at the victim's residence, accompanying Miya's mother who looks still very sad. One of them is Mr. Sukirman and his wife, he is the older brother of the victim who is also a member of the Indonesian Army.

Miya's mother still looks shocked and as if she can't believe what happened to her husband. She was still crying when she told me something about her husband. Ms. Miya talked about her husband who loved her and always helped her take care of the house when she wasn't on duty. "My husband is very loving and understanding to his family," said Miya's mother.

In line with the statement of the victim's wife, Mr. Sukirman also told about the kindness of the victim "Our parents only have two children, me and Edi, so we are very close, my younger brother is very obedient to his parents and in worship," he said.

The team provided mental psychological support to the family, especially the victim's wife. Support is given to strengthen the family. The team also tried to provide alternative thoughts on another focus, namely how to sustain life for the families left behind.