Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura – A recent graduate of Cendrawasih University in Papua was shot Tuesday evening by two unidentified assailants, in the latest incident following a bloody clash March 16 near the university that left five security officers dead.

Cendrawasih rector Bert Kambuaya said Wednesday the shooters wanted to destroy a peace agreement between the students, the police and religious leaders following the clash.

"Someone wants to tarnish the peace agreement. This person doesn't want peace in Papua. I'm shocked and angry, everyone has agreed to maintain the peace and this shooting took place out of nowhere," Bert told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.

He alleged the attackers were attempting to turn Papua into a conflict zone like Ambon or Poso. "I call on students to remain calm. Don't be provoked or make any reaction, because someone wants to take advantage of the situation to tarnish our peace agreement," he said.

Responding to the attack, he said, will only worsen the situation. "Trust the police to find the shooters," Bert said.

Tuesday's shooting took place only two hours after a delegation of ministers and security officials, including Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo A.S., Indonesian Military chief Air Chief Marshal Djoko Suyanto and National Police chief Gen. Sutanto, left the province.

Provincial police spokesman Sr. Comr. Kartono Wangsadisastra said Wednesday that Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Tommy Jacobus had vowed to take harsh action if any police officers were found to be involved in the shooting.

"The National Police chief has said that if any police officers were involved, they will be dismissed," Kartono said.

Asio Richard Iek was injured in the shooting, which took place at the Cendrawasih Waena campsite at 8:30 p.m. Richard received his diploma from the university Tuesday morning.

The victim was sitting with four friends when two men approached on a motorcycle. As the motorcycle neared, the five heard a small explosion, which they assumed was from a burst tire.

Only when Richard cried out in pain did they realize it was a gunshot. The victim was rushed to Dian Harapan Waena Hospital, where he underwent surgery to remove the bullet.

After the surgery, doctor Theo Tompas said a bullet about two centimeters in length had entered the victim's waist, passing through his intestine and ending in his bladder.

"The bullet was given to the police, as witnessed by the victim's family," Theo said. He said the victim had lost a lot of blood and would take at least two weeks to recover.

Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Taufik Pribadi said the bullet would be sent to National Police Headquarters for ballistic tests. "(From the tests) we hopefully will be able to determine the owner of the gun," he said.

Police spoke with Asoi's four friends about the shooting Wednesday.

Residents of Jayapura went about their normal activities Wednesday, while on the campus of Cendrawasih groups of students could be seen looking at photos of Tuesday's commencement ceremony.