Clash in Ciledug: Three Traders Slashed After Refusing Thugs' Protection Money
A clash involving thugs and traders took place on Jalan Raden Fatah, Sudimara Barat, Ciledug, Tangerang City. The incident resulted in three traders sustaining injuries.
“As a result of the incident, three fruit traders suffered serious wounds to various parts of their bodies. Additionally, two individuals from the attacking group also sustained injuries and are undergoing medical treatment,” stated AKBP Parikhesit, Head of Criminal Investigation at the Tangerang Kota Metro Police, in a statement on Friday (3/7/2026).
The incident occurred on the night of Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It began when a man identified by the initials ZI, also known as Udin, approached a watermelon and melon stall to demand a daily payment of Rp10,000.
“The demand was rejected by the traders. Following this, the individual left, but returned shortly after armed with a sharp weapon and accompanied by several accomplices,” said Pariksthit.
The perpetrators initially arrived with approximately six people and challenged the traders. Being outnumbered during the first confrontation, the group returned with about ten additional members, all armed with sharp weapons.
“The group then launched an attack, leading to a disturbance that resulted in several people suffering machete wounds,” he added.
Three fruit traders sustained serious injuries to various parts of their bodies due to the incident. Furthermore, two members of the perpetrator group also suffered injuries and are receiving medical care.
A joint team from the Tangerang Kota Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit and local police units moved to the location to quell the incident. Police also detained two individuals suspected of involvement in the event.
One perpetrator, identified by the initials MSS, also known as Bule, is suspected of participating in the machete attack on the victims. Police also apprehended Panji, also known as Qbenk, who is suspected of assisting in transporting one of the perpetrators to the hospital after the incident.
“During a search of one of the suspects’ homes, officers found a machete sheath. Meanwhile, at another location, a sandal with bloodstains was discovered, and further investigations are currently underway,” explained Parikhesit.