Man Stabbed by Unknown Assailant in Kertalangu, Denpasar; Suspect Flees

A man identified as Kadek OPS, 31, was stabbed outside his home on Jalan Soka in Kertalangu, East Denpasar, Denpasar City. The assailant, whose identity is unknown, fled immediately after stabbing him.

The incident took place at around 1.30am local time on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Police are investigating to identify the perpetrator and establish the motive.

“Regarding this incident, the East Denpasar Police Criminal Investigation Unit is still conducting an investigation,” Denpasar Police public relations chief Iptu I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya said on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The incident began when the victim got into an altercation with the assailant. The victim’s mother, 67-year-old Ni Ketut Sulastri, who was at the scene, saw the assailant take out a white knife and stab her son.

The assailant fled after the attack. Sulastri then shouted for help and knocked on neighbours’ doors. A driver who was at the scene took the victim to Dharma Yadnya Hospital.

“One of the supplier drivers in front of the scene took the victim to Dharma Yadnya Hospital,” Adi added.

The victim suffered several injuries, including to the left side of his face, chest, left waist and both hands.

Adi said the victim was still receiving hospital treatment, so police had not yet been able to take his statement about the incident.

“The victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital and has not yet been questioned about the incident,” he said.