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        "id": 1868655,
        "msgid": "bandung-residents-terrorised-for-over-a-month-by-machete-wielding-youth-gangs-1784479899",
        "date": "2026-07-19 23:07:41",
        "title": "Bandung Residents Terrorised for Over a Month by Machete-Wielding Youth Gangs",
        "author": "Karta Raharja Ucu",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Issues",
        "summary": "Residents of Bandung have been living in fear for more than a month due to repeated attacks by groups of youths armed with sharp weapons. The gangs, travelling in large numbers on motorcycles, have been entering residential areas, firing firecrackers, and challenging locals. The ongoing violence has created a significant public safety concern in the West Java capital.",
        "content": "<p>A group of youths armed with sharp weapons reportedly attacked\nresidents on Jalan Raya Cigondewah Kaler, Bandung, West Java, in the\nearly hours of Saturday (18\/7\/2026). The incident was captured on video\nand shared on social media, showing the gang entering the residential\narea and firing firecrackers.<\/p>\n<p>Local resident Andres Pratama stated that the attack by the armed\ngroup occurred suddenly. He said the gang of youths challenged residents\nwho were gathered in the area. According to Andres, dozens of\nmotorcycles were involved in the confrontation. Residents attempted to\ndisperse the group due to the disturbance to public safety and\norder.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were many of them, and from what I saw, they were carrying\nsamurai swords, all sorts of things, wood, iron bars, and they were also\nthrowing used drink bottles at us,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bandung-residents-terrorised-for-over-a-month-by-machete-wielding-youth-gangs-1784479899",
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