Residents' Brawls In Johar Baru, Central Jakarta, Police: No One Has Been Arrested Yet

Illustration of brawls (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A brawl between residents on Jalan Pulo Gundul, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta. In that incident there were no victims and no perpetrators were arrested.

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Johar Baru Police, AKP Yossy Januar, said the brawl was carried out by residents of RW 05 with RW 08. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 16, at 05.30 WIB.

"While there were no victims. (Then-ed) no evidence of the victim or the suspect has not been secured. Then the brawl started at around 05.30 WIB at 05.40 WIB and was disbanded by the police," said Yossy when confirmed, Sunday, July 16.

Yossy said that his party was still investigating the motive between the residents for the brawl. However, he also admitted that there were frequent brawls in the area.

Therefore, his party will re-enhanced patrols in the area, in order to prevent brawls. In addition, he will also coordinate with local administrators to help disperse if any of his residents gather.

"While we are still trying to be persuasive, namely moderate-scale patrols at the brawl point, but the number of members is also limited. We still appeal to each RT RW management so that there are no more young people or residents hanging out at midnight," he concluded.