One fatality in Menteng clash dies in hospital

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Police have confirmed that one victim of the clash that occurred on Jalan Tambak, Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Sunday has died after receiving medical treatment at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM).

Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police, AKBP Roby Heri Saputra, said that two victims had earlier been evacuated from the scene to RSCM.

“That is correct. The latest information is that the two victims were in critical condition when they arrived, but at the hospital one of them has passed away,” Roby said in Jakarta on Sunday.

According to Roby, the other victim remains in critical condition and is still receiving intensive care.

The clash in the Jalan Tambak area broke out at around 10.00 WIB and is suspected to have been triggered by a dispute between local residents and a number of individuals occupying an empty plot of land.

Police are still investigating the exact cause of the clash, including identifying the parties involved.

In addition to causing casualties, the clash also resulted in buildings and vehicles being set on fire.

Investigators are still processing the crime scene (TKP) to determine which objects were burnt and the cause of the fire.

So far, police have secured three people for questioning during the examination stage, and no suspects have yet been named.