Driver of Toyota Calya Going Wrong Way Attacked by Mob Lacked Driving License and Registration Documents

A case involving a black Toyota Calya driver that caused a stir after driving the wrong way and resulting in a mob attack in the Gunung Sahari area, Central Jakarta, continues to develop. New facts are gradually emerging.

Most recently, police revealed that at the time of the incident, the driver named Hafiz Mahendra (25) did not possess important driving documents.

“It is correct that the driver’s STNK and SIM have not been found,” said the Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Regional Police, Senior Police Commissioner Budi Hermanto, on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

This fact adds to the list of violations in the incident that went viral on social media. Moreover, from preliminary investigation, Hafiz claimed he was merely going for a drive to Ancol. He and a woman believed to be his girlfriend reportedly departed from Karawang.

For context, the reckless actions of the Toyota Calya driver with licence plate D 1640 AHB in the Jalan Gunung Sahari area, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, went viral on social media. The vehicle travelled the wrong way, triggering commotion and resulting in a mob attack.

The incident video was uploaded to the Instagram account @amq_mnl. In the recording, the black Calya can be seen attempting to be stopped by officers, even with warning shots fired. However, the driver refused and continued driving in the wrong direction.

The situation escalated when the vehicle struck several motorcycles and cars at the location. Residents and other motorists, angered by the situation, immediately attempted to stop the vehicle. Once the car came to a halt, it became a target for attack.

The rear window and front bodywork were damaged from rocks thrown by emotionally charged residents. The Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Senior Police Commissioner Reynold E.P. Hutagalung, confirmed that his officers had detained the driver, Hafiz Mahendra (25), a resident of Sidoarjo, East Java.

“Before the traffic accident occurred, the minibus with licence plate D-1640-AHB driven by Hafiz Mahendra was travelling from north to south,” he said on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.