Bloody Clash in Ciledug: Bule Arrested, Three Others Hunted
A clash triggered by ‘protection money’ quotas on Jalan Raden Fatah, West Sudimara Village, Ciledug District, Tangerang City, has resulted in injuries. Two suspects have been arrested, while three others are still being pursued by police.
The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit at the Tangerang City Metro Police, AKBP Parikhesit, stated that the two individuals taken into custody are MSS, also known as Bule, and Panji, also known as Qbenk.
‘MSS alias Bule is suspected of participating in the machete attack on the victim. Meanwhile, Panji alias Qbenk is suspected of helping to transport one of the perpetrators to the hospital after the incident,’ Parikhesit said in a statement on Friday (3/7/2026).
During a search of one suspect’s residence, officers discovered a machete sheath. At another location, sandals with bloodstains were found and are currently undergoing further examination. Police also seized a machete discovered at the scene of the crime as evidence.
Three Suspects Still at Large
Police are continuing to develop the case. Three individuals believed to be involved in the attack on the fruit traders are still being pursued, identified as ZI alias Udin, Fajar, and Angki.
‘Examinations of the victims and the detained parties will be conducted once their health conditions permit. The investigation is ongoing to uncover all perpetrators involved,’ he added.
Motive for the Attack
The attack occurred on Wednesday night (1/7). It began when a man with the initials ZI, also known as Udin, approached the stalls of watermelon and melon traders demanding a payment of Rp 10,000 per day.
‘The demand was rejected by the traders. He then left, but returned shortly afterwards carrying a sharp weapon and bringing several of his associates,’ Parikhesit said.
The perpetrator initially arrived with around six people and challenged the traders. After being outnumbered in the first clash, the group returned with approximately ten more people, also armed with sharp weapons.
‘The group then launched an attack, resulting in a brawl that left several people with slash wounds,’ he stated.
Three traders sustained serious injuries in the incident. Additionally, two members of the attacking group were also injured.
Meanwhile, the Tangerang City Metro Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Raden Muhammad Jauhari, urged the public not to resolve issues through violence or vigilante actions.
‘We urge the entire community to maintain a conducive security and public order situation. If you experience premanism, extortion, or other criminal acts, immediately report them to the police via the 110 service or the nearest police station. We will take firm action against any acts of premanism that disturb the community in accordance with applicable legal provisions,’ Jauhari said.
He also asked the public not to be easily provoked and to entrust the handling of any issues to law enforcement officials to maintain security and order in the Tangerang City area.