Operation Alpha 29

Operation Alpha 29
Part of Operation Madago Raya
Date18 July 2016
Location
Result
  • Indonesian victory
Belligerents
 Indonesia East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT)
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
Santoso-Basri faction
Strength
9 soldiers 5 insurgents
Casualties and losses
No casualties 2 killed

Operation Alpha 29 (Indonesian: Operasi Alfa 29) was a military operation launched by Team Alfa 29 from the 515th Raider Infantry Battalion Kostrad of the Indonesian Army on 18 July 2016 in Tambarana, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi. This operation was carried out to capture, paralyze, or kill Santoso (known as Abu Wardah), the leader of the East Indonesia Mujahideen.