Intergroup Clashes In Gambir Triggered From Social Media

The Gambir Metro Police are pursuing the perpetrators of the brawl that occurred on Jalan Imam Mahmud, Duri Pulo Village, Gambir District, Central Jakarta. The police have also identified the account belonging to the MAJ suspect group (21).

"From the results of the examination, so far they have made an appointment through social media Instagram @roxy 2014 jkt. There is no element of revenge, only limited to an appointment via Instagram," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Gambir Metro Police, Kompol Andhika Aris when confirmed by VOI, Monday, July 17.

The brawl broke out between Roxy groups and the Kalianyar group. They didn't do it with just one group, Roxy group looked for opponents to other areas.

"The group they made an appointment through any group," he said.

Kompol Andhika appealed to teenagers, especially in the Gambir area, Central Jakarta, to avoid brawls because the Police did not hesitate to enforce the law.

"For teenagers, do not join the brawl because it can endanger themselves and others. And what is certain is that it will be personal detrimental if something happens during a brawl. It is better to fill it with positive activities," he appealed.

Kompol Andhika also emphasized that if his party was caught, the Police would not hesitate to provide a deterrent effect on the perpetrators.

"If we catch those who are caught with us, we will not mediate for the deterrent effect. Because if they are mediated they will repeat themselves again. So we will process them according to the applicable law," he said.