Police Investigate Beating Supporters Of Presidential Candidates In Bandung

Kapolsek Regol AKP Aji Riznaldi when giving a statement in Bandung, West Java, Tuesday 23/1/2024). (ANTARA/HO-Polrestabes Bandung)

Bandung Police, West Java conducted an investigation regarding the alleged beating of three residents by one of the supporters of a presidential candidate (candidate) in Bandung City on Sunday (21/1). The victim in the viral video admitted to pointing his two finger and mentioning Prabowo to supporters of Ganjar Pranowo who first showed metal greetings.

The Head of the Regol Police, AKP Aji Riznaldi, confirmed that information circulating on social media had been beaten by residents who were crossing Jalan Inggit Garnasih.

"Regarding the video on social media, it happened that it happened in the Regol District, precisely on Jalan Ibu Inggit Ganarsih, Ciateul Village," said Aji as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, January 23.

However, until now his party has not received a direct report from the victims who experienced the abuse.

"For reports, we have not received it until now, but for our actions we are still investigating the incident," he said.

Aji said that although he had not received the report, his party admitted that they had started collecting evidence such as CCTV footage and others.

"So, if for example there is a report, we are ready. If there is a report, I will follow up later, so the incident really exists, we are waiting for a report related to the alleged crime," he said.

Previously, the 42-second video upload was widely discussed on social media because it recounted the aftermath of the beating by one of the presidential candidates supporters.

In a narrative written on social media, the alleged beating began when the victim was about to return from Jalan Sriwijaya to Jalan Pasirkoja, on Sunday (21/1).

Arriving at Jalan Ibu Inggit Garnasih, their vehicle stalled due to traffic jams. However, when in the middle of the traffic jam, there was a bus containing a number of passengers pointing three fingers at the victim.

The victim also replied by pointing at two fingers. The passengers who were on the bus then immediately got out and ganged up on the victim.

This incident was first uploaded by an Instagram social media account called Bandungterkini on Tuesday (22/1).