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        "id": 1991897,
        "msgid": "man-carrying-machete-during-gkpi-disturbance-in-tangerang-issues-apology-1789967114",
        "date": "2026-09-21 11:17:35",
        "title": "Man Carrying Machete During GKPI Disturbance in Tangerang Issues Apology",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A man involved in a violent disturbance involving a machete outside a Protestant church in Tangerang has issued a formal apology. Following a mediation session involving local government and police, a peace agreement has been reached between the individual and the church community.",
        "content": "<p>In a viral video depicting a disturbance in front of the Indonesian\nProtestant Christian Church (GKPI) Mauk Sepatan, Rajeg, Tangerang\nRegency, an individual was seen carrying a machete and threatening\npeople inside the building. The individual has since apologised and\nexpressed regret for his actions.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the viral footage, a group of people was seen at the\nlocation, with other images showing congregants inside the room. During\nthe commotion, a person was seen carrying an object suspected to be a\nsharp weapon. The individual, identified as Aji, reportedly stated that\nhe was not afraid to die and demanded that the place of worship be\nclosed immediately.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the disturbance, the Tangerang Regency Government,\nalongside the Tangerang City Police, held a mediation meeting at the\nRajeg District Office on Sunday night (20\/09\/2026). The mediation was\nattended by the Regent of Tangerang, Maesyal Rasyid, the Tangerang\nPolice Chief, Kombes Andi M Indra Waspada, members of the community\ninvolved in the GKPI Rajeg incident, and other relevant parties.<\/p>\n<p>In a video recorded during the mediation, Aji delivered his apology\nalongside the Regent and the Police Chief. \u201cDue to my personal error\nduring this afternoon\u2019s incident, I sincerely regret it. Therefore, I\napologise to all related parties if I caused anxiety or fear to my\nbrothers during the incident this afternoon. Please forgive me,\u201d said\nAji.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is my apology. Thank you. Assalamu\u2019alaikum warahmatullahi\nwabarakatuh,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The Head of Public Relations for the Tangerang City Police, Ipda Tri\nLaksono Febrianto, confirmed the apology video. He stated that a peace\nagreement has been reached between the individual who demanded the\nclosure of the place of worship and the GKPI authorities. \u201cThere is [an\napology]. It was resolved through deliberation last night,\u201d said\nTri.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/man-carrying-machete-during-gkpi-disturbance-in-tangerang-issues-apology-1789967114",
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