Serang, Banten, Oct. 22 -- The Indonesian government aims to complete the decontamination process of radioactive Cesium-137 exposure in Cikande, Banten, within two weeks.

Deputy for Pollution and Environmental Damage Control at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Rasio Ridho Sani, said the swift measures are intended to protect the health and safety of affected residents.

"This is to ensure public health and safety. It also reflects our commitment to act swiftly and maintain public protection," Sani said on Wednesday.

The government has started temporarily relocating 19 families, or 64 people, living in the red zone affected by Cesium-137 exposure.

Before relocation, residents underwent radiation screening, personal item deconta...