Takmir Mosque In Banyuwangi Neighbors Stabbed After Prayer

BANYUWANGI - Takmir of a mosque in Banyuwangi, East Java, suffered a wound in the stomach after being stabbed by a neighbor.

The stabbing occurred near the Baitul Izzah mosque, Karangsari Village, Sempu District, Banyuwangi, after praying, Tuesday, March 1. The victim is Rosidi (45), who is also known to be the head of the NU branch in the local village.

The Head of Public Relations of the Banyuwangi Police, Iptu Lita Kurniawan, said that the police had only heard news circulating in the community about the stabbing incident. But no reports of stabbings have been received by the police.

After investigating the news circulating, it turned out that a stabbing took place. The perpetrator with the initials R (55) is a neighbor of the victim.

"The alleged stabbing occurred after the victim performed the midday prayer at the mosque. At that time the victim passed in front of the reported house," said Lita, Wednesday, March 2.

At that time the perpetrator was cleaning the grass in his yard. The perpetrator called the victim and got into an argument. The suspect then slashed a knife at the victim's body.

The victim was able to escape and save himself into the mosque. He had lacerations to his lower abdomen. The victim chose not to take the case to the police.

"Sempu Police officers received this information and immediately went to the victim's house to find out what happened and see the victim's condition. When the victim was directed to make a police report, the victim refused," said Lita.

The victim argued that the perpetrator was a close neighbor. There are indications that the perpetrator is stressed.

"The victim wants to solve this problem by means of mediation in the village and this refusal the victim has made a statement on a seal," he concluded.