Clashes Between Groups in Depok, Police Secure 14 People

JAKARTA - The Depok Metro Police have arrested dozens of people suspected of being involved in the inter-group clash that killed MSL (42) at Raffles Hills Perum, Tapos District, Saturday, February 11 yesterday.

"We have secured 14 people from the Madura side, they have been carried out at the investigation stage", said the Depok Metro Police Chief, Commissioner Ahmad Fuady to VOI, Sunday, February 12.

He added that the case of clashes between groups is currently being handled by Metro Jaya Police.

"The motive is still under investigation", he said.

As previously reported, clashes between groups occurred in Depok City, West Java, last Saturday.

The clash resulted in the death of a man with the initials MSL (42).

The victim, who is a resident of Citeurep, Bogor, died after being hit by a sharp weapon in the chest.

MSL was rushed to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital, but his life was not saved.

Depok Metro Police Chief Commissioner Ahmad Fuady confirmed that there was a clash between the two groups.

Meanwhile, the motive for this is still being investigated further.

"One person died from the Ambon group. Three people were injured from the Ambon group and one person was injured from the Madura group. The motive is still under investigation", said Ahmad Fuady.