25 Bobotoh Arrested After Clashes With Officers At The Tangerang Indomilk Stadium

Riots At The Tangerang Indomilk Stadium/ Photo; IST

TANGERANG As many as 25 supporters of Persib Bandung (Bobotoh) were arrested after the match between Dewa United and Persib Bandung at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Kelapa Dua, Tangerang Regency, Sunday night, November 26.

Head of Public Relations of the South Tangerang Police, Iptu Wendi Afrianto, explained that based on the information from the Implementing Committee (Panpel), the match was declared without spectators.

However, the Bobotohs came to the stadium and forced their way in. Even though it was forbidden, they broke the door so they could enter the stadium.

"Forcing to enter by breaking down and destroying the front fence of the Indomilk Arena Stadium and throwing stones as well as glass bottles at the security forces," Wendi said when confirmed, Monday, November 27.

As a result of the incident, four police officers were injured.

"Four officers were injured as a result of being hit by stones," he said.

The police took firm action by securing 25 people who were suspected of carrying out the riots.

"Twenty-five people have been arrested by the South Tangerang Police and are still in the process of being investigated and deepened," he concluded.

It is known, as many as 721 joint personnel were deployed to secure the Dewa United match with Persib Bandung.

"Relations from the South Tangerang Police, TNI, Brimob PMJ, Sabhara PMJ, Dishub, Damkar and Medical Team were deployed to secure the match of the Dewa Vs Persib match," explained Wendi.