JAKARTA - A middle-aged man with the initials DJJ (58) suffered a stab wound from a sharp weapon in the left waist while trying to save his son who was being beaten by a number of his friends on Jalan Kawi-Kawi Atas, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta.

The incident began when DJJ's son was involved in an argument with his friends regarding his cellphone. Unfortunately, the police did not explain in detail about the ownership of the cellphone.

Furthermore, due to the commotion, DJJ's son was beaten by several of his friends.

DJJ, who saw his son being beaten, tried to separate the commotion. But what happened was that DJJ was stabbed by the perpetrator with the initials T, who is still at large.

The police who received the report immediately took action. As a result, one perpetrator was arrested.

"We have arrested the perpetrator with the initials H (18) who is strongly suspected of beating and being involved in the beating," said Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro when confirmed, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

The perpetrator with the initials H was arrested in the Johar Baru area on Tuesday afternoon, October 7. H's arrest was successfully carried out from the investigation process and information from witnesses.

"The perpetrator was arrested without a fight. We are still hunting down other perpetrators, including the stabbing perpetrator with the initials T (17). We will process it legally to completion," he said.

"Currently we are still investigating and developing cases to uncover other perpetrators and look for evidence of sharp weapons used," he said.

The perpetrators were charged with Article 170 of the Criminal Code regarding beatings. If proven to have committed severe abuse, they could face a maximum prison sentence of 5 years or more.


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