TANGERANG - Mahatir Muhammad, a television journalist (TV) was beaten by two unknown people on Jalan Tanah Ratah, Sudimara, Ciledug, Tangerang City, Sunday night, January 12, 2025.

Mahatir admitted that when the incident happened, his helem was grabbed by the perpetrator and then beaten.

"My helmet was taken by them, my head was torn, I got 4 stitches," said Mahatir when confirmed, Tuesday, January 14.

Mahatir explained that the incident began when he wanted to return home in the Depok area, West Java using a motorcycle.

After crossing the road in the Puri Mall area, Kembangan, West Jakarta towards Ciledug, Tangerang, Mahatir met two perpetrators who were riding together while carrying a small child.

"TWO, a boy and a small child sit in front of them. While smoking and don't use medication at all. Get out of the alley. It's a bit reckless to bring his motorbike. Had zig zage," he said.

Considered dangerous to other people around him, Mahatir reprimanded him by giving a horn. Unfortunately, the perpetrator did not accept it.

"After I honked, yes I followed (the alleged perpetrator). They shouted stopped. Then I stopped in front of the shop, had a debate. Suddenly one of the motorbike passengers from behind strangled my neck. I tried to escape. Suddenly the one in front of me fell. The two of them, myself, "he said.

Luckily there were residents who helped at the time of the incident. However, not long after, the perpetrator fled. The matir headed to the hospital because his head was injured.

After that, Mahatir made a police report at the Ciledug Police.

The report is registered with the number LP/C/20/1/2025/SPKT/S.Cld/RestroTeng Kota/PMJ, Monday, January 12, at 00.30 WIB.

"Already reported to the police. We hope that the perpetrators will be arrested quickly," he said.

The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Ciledug Police, AKP Suwito, confirmed that there was a report. Now his party is investigating the case.


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