Clashes Erupt in Menteng, Central Jakarta; Police Move to Secure Area

A commotion escalating into a clash between two groups broke out in the Menteng area of Central Jakarta. Police moved quickly to the scene to secure the situation.

Based on video footage received by detikcom, the clash occurred on Jalan Proklamasi, Pegangsaan, Menteng, Central Jakarta. Two groups can be seen throwing stones at each other in the middle of the road.

Several individuals were also seen carrying wooden sticks and bamboo. The crowd damaged fences and vendor carts belonging to traders near the scene.

In the footage, a man is seen lying on the ground, badly beaten. Police officers who arrived at the scene immediately secured one man and localised the area of the incident.

When contacted, the Head of Public Relations for the Central Jakarta Metro Police, Iptu Erlyn, confirmed the incident. She said the clash on Jalan Proklamasi occurred on Sunday morning.

“It is true that the incident in question took place, but as of now I do not yet have the complete data,” said Iptu Erlyn when contacted by journalists on Sunday (26/7/2026).

Erlyn said her team is still verifying whether there were any casualties or injuries in the incident. Nevertheless, she assured that the situation at the location is now conducive under police security.

“Please wait for the data. But security measures have been carried out,” she concluded.