Clash Of Two Sharp Armed Groups In Central Jakarta, Police Haven't Made Arrests Yet

Video screenshot of clashes between two groups in Galur, Central Jakarta

JAKARTA - A video showing a group of teenagers carrying out attacks on other groups has gone viral on Instagram social media. The perpetrators were seen carrying various types of sharp weapons when attacking the opposing group.

According to the video recording, the attack was allegedly carried out in the Galur area, Johar Baru District, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, May 17, yesterday.

In their action, they use a number of motorbikes in a tandem and equipped with sharp weapons.

After carrying out the attack, the perpetrators fled using the motorbike they were driving towards the Senen area, Central Jakarta.

When confirmed, the Head of the Senen Police, Kompol Ari Susanto, confirmed that the attack took place. However, the location of the incident is a border area of three sub-districts in Central Jakarta.

"The (region) does not enter Senen, the border. The Cempaka Putih border, the Johar Baru border and the Senen border. Those three areas," said Kompol Ari when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, May 18.

Kompol Ari stated that the perpetrators after carrying out the attack in the Galur area, they turned around in a number of directions.

"They continue to go to Cempaka Putih on Monday. After Monday, they go back to Menteng. Meanwhile, no one has been arrested," he said.