Welder Beaten Up by Three Students in Kupang; Workshop Vandalised
Rimbang Pati Konda, 49, was beaten up by three university students at his home in RT 28, Penfui subdistrict, Maulafa district, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The three alleged attackers — Dodyvantri Yusuf Tanggu, 23, Fidel Casto Mata, 19, and Uyo Umbu Bura Jenga, 25 — also damaged the welder’s workshop.
“Correct, this was an assault and property damage incident. We have detained all three alleged perpetrators at Maulafa Police Station,” Maulafa Police chief AKP Marthen Luter Peterson Riwu told detikBali on Tuesday (27 October 2026).
Peter, as he is known, said the incident began when Dodyvantri went to Rimbang’s shop to buy frozen chicken at about 11.30pm local time on Sunday (25 October 2026).
On arriving, however, he went straight into the house without asking permission or knocking. Rimbang reprimanded him, saying he should call out and knock before entering. Dodyvantri then left and went home.
A short time later, Dodyvantri returned with Fidel, Uyo and several friends. They assaulted Rimbang, leaving him badly injured.
They also damaged Rimbang’s motorcycle repair workshop. He suffered bruising across his body.
The assault and vandalism went viral on social media. Several videos showed the group attacking Rimbang and damaging his workshop. Police went to the scene after learning of the incident.
Police later arrested Dodyvantri at his home in the RSS Baumata housing complex, Taebenu district, Kupang regency.
Following up on information gathered at the scene, police went to Fidel’s home in Kampung Baru, Penfui subdistrict, and arrested him for further questioning.
At about 1.50am local time on Monday (26 October 2026), Uyo Umbu Bura Jenga turned himself in at Maulafa Police Station. Rimbang formally reported the case later that Monday morning.
“We are questioning and investigating the three men to establish the role and involvement of each,” Peter said.
Police also seized a machete that the alleged attackers had brought to assault Rimbang. They are looking for and investigating other people suspected of involvement.
“The three men remain suspects pending the results of the investigation and the establishment of evidence in accordance with the law,” Peter said.