Kalibata Riots, Pramono Anung Asks Residents To Hold Back

DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung/PHOTO: Diah Ayu-VOI

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung spoke about the riots that occurred in the Kalibata area, South Jakarta, on Thursday, December 11. He asked all parties to keep the situation conducive and not to be provoked by growing issues in the field.

"I, as the Governor of Jakarta, ask everyone to exercise restraint. Take care of Jakarta is something that we are committed to together," said Pramono in Central Jakarta, Friday, December 12.

Pramono emphasized that the handling of the Kalibata riot case last night was under the authority of the police. Therefore, the DKI Provincial Government chose to wait for the results of the investigation carried out by the authorities before taking further steps.

"For Kalibata, because this is being handled by the police, of course the Jakarta government is fully waiting for the results of the deepening and any decision made by the police. Because this is indeed a law enforcement officer who is working for it," Pramono explained.

Pramono explained that the riots in Kalibata were triggered by tensions between residents and a collector of motorcycle installments or debt collectors. The situation heated up after the residents' dissatisfaction with the billing method emerged, until finally a collision occurred at the location which resulted in casualties.

"The incident that occurred in Kalibata, this is actually a situational event. Because there are people who attract (the collection of motorbike installments that are in arrears) to be paid, then there is public dissatisfaction, the collision occurs," said Pramono.

Meanwhile, the South Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Nicolas Ary Liliy Pali, emphasized that the police would investigate the perpetrators of the beating of two debt collectors or Elang Eyes, as well as the perpetrators of the burning and destruction of stalls belonging to street vendors (PKL) in front of the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery (TMP).

He said the investigation process was carried out collaboratively between the Polres, Polda Metro Jaya, and Polsek Pancoran to reveal the perpetrators of the beating that occurred on Thursday afternoon, December 11, 2025.

Our members of the Criminal Investigation Unit are still investigating, and the Regional Police and the Sector Police are still collaborating to reveal the perpetrators of the beatings. We will also reveal the damage that happened around here, "rich Nicolas told the media in the TMP Kalaibata area, South Jakarta, Thursday 11 December.

Nicolas explained that there were two cases being handled, namely beatings that left one victim dead and another seriously injured, as well as destruction of residents' stalls.

The beatings were carried out, causing the victim to die and serious injuries. Meanwhile, the destruction of residents' belongings was allegedly carried out by the mass group," he said.

According to him, the beating of the two debt collectors triggered a reaction from fellow victims, which amounted to around 80 to 100 people. The mob came suddenly and damaged a number of stalls around the scene.

"Actually, we from the police have anticipated it, but the sudden mass force of approximately 100 people has damaged the stalls around this place," he explained.