Johar Baru Breaks Again, IPW: Some Groups Have Certain Goals

Brawl Illustration

JAKARTA - Teguh assesses that the phenomenon of brawls that often occur in the Johar Baru area is a socio-political phenomenon that must be looked for at the root of the problem.

The issue of brawls between students, between villages, and between gangs is suspected as a place of existence. They would have a higher position if they dared, injured the enemy, and were imprisoned.

According to Teguh, this has a psychological side that makes them rise in their position in the social strata of their group.

"It is suspected that there are groups that are mobilizing. The groups that move this have power with certain goals. The phenomenon of brawls is a mirror of people who are worried about their future, about uncertain livelihoods," he said when confirmed by VOI, Monday, August 23.

In this case, continued Teguh, the police were on the verge of an incident when a brawl broke out (occurred). Because the phenomenon of brawls like this should be a common concern, starting from religious leaders, community leaders, Polri, TNI, and local governments including the Village Head and Sub-district Head as well as other elements of society.

"But the police can take preventive steps by detecting pockets of villages that often fight and the doctrine of brawls. The police can take preventive measures by prioritizing religious scholars," he added.

"So this is not only the duty and responsibility of the Police in maintaining public order. It is the duty of all elements of society, the government, and other institutions," said Teguh.

As previously reported, a brawl between residents of Baladewa and Tanah Tinggi occurred at the intersection of Paris City, Johar Baru, killing one resident of RT 02/06. The victim who died was named Indramayu (51).

He breathed his last after getting a number of sharp weapon slashes on his body. This brawl occurred ahead of welcoming the 76th Republic of Indonesia's birthday at the Paris City Bridge, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta, Monday, August 16, at dawn.

The Johar Baru Sector Police have arrested youths with the initials AA and S who are suspected of being involved in the death of Indramayu, 51, a resident of Johar Baru, Central Jakarta.