KARANGASEM - Karangasem Police, Bali, arrested a man with the initials IKE (23) who stabbed a teenager with the initials IGA (17) to the critical.
The stabbing took place on Jalan Veteran Amlapura, in Padangkerta Village, Karangasem Regency, Bali, in the early hours of Monday (21/7).
"The investigative team has confiscated several pieces of evidence, including a black knife sarong, the suspect's clothes in the form of a gray shirt and black pants, as well as a green Yamaha N-Max motorcycle with police number DK 4929 TU used by the suspect," he said.
Karangasem Police Chief AKBP Joseph Edward Purba, Tuesday, July 22.
The two were involved in an argument due to a misunderstanding. The stabbing incident began when the victim and the suspect ordered liquor or alcohol at a nightclub.
Furthermore, when dancing, the two accidentally bumped into each other until they got into an argument.
The suspect, who was furious, grabbed a knife that was stored in the motorcycle seat and abused the victim until he suffered a wound to his left abdomen.
"The situation heated up until finally the suspect took an act of persecution which resulted in the victim being seriously injured and having to get medical treatment," explained AKPB Joseph.
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From the report, the police moved to arrest the suspect at his home in Bungaya Village, Bebandem District, Karangasem, Bali.
"We are committed to creating a sense of security in society. The rapid disclosure of this case proves that the Karangasem Police does not tolerate acts of violence in any form, especially those involving minors," he said.
In connection with this case, the perpetrator was charged with Article 80 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 76C of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection.
"The suspect faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and / or a fine of up to Rp. 100 million," he said.
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