PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Sad news has once again enveloped the people of West Java. Former Governor of West Java for the 1970-1975 period, Lieutenant General TNI (Ret.) Solihin Gautama Purwanegara died in the early hours of the morning at around 03.09 WIB, Tuesday (5/3/2024).

The man known as Mang Ihin died while being treated at Advent Hospital, Bandung City.

Regarding this sad news, the Acting Mayor of Bandung, Bambang Tirtoyuliono, expressed his deepest condolences.

"On behalf of myself and the Bandung City Government, I express my condolences. May the deceased be accepted by Allah SWT. May the family be given strength and fortitude," said Bambang.

Before being buried, it is planned that the deceased will be taken to the large family funeral home on Jalan Cisitu Indah, Bandung City. Residents who wish to express their condolences can also pay their respects at the Kodam III/Siliwangi Headquarters on Sumbawa Street at 09.30-12.30 WIB.

The deceased is planned to be buried at the Cikutra Bandung Heroes' Cemetery (TMP) at 13.30 WIB

Mang Ihin is known as an elder of West Java and Siliwangi, an environmental fighter and founder of the Sunda Tatar Forestry and Environmental Observer Council (DPKLTS). (Diskominfo Bandung City/Revo)