6 Pickpockets In Action During The Release Of Hajj Candidates In Central Lombok Take Advantage Of The Crowded Situation

The introduction to the Central Lombok JCH, NTB at the local Regent's office yard, Wednesday (7/6/2023) (ANTARA/Akhyar)

The Satreskrim of the Central Lombok Police, West Nusa Tenggara, has secured a group of suspected pickpockets who took action during the delivery of pilgrims for Hajj (JCH) at the regent's office yard to the Lombok embarkation, Mataram. "The suspect is still undergoing further investigation," said Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Central Lombok Police, Iptu Yogyakarta Siagian in Praya, quoted from Antara, Wednesday, June 7. The number of perpetrators arrested was six people consisting of men and women. However, the Central Lombok Police have not been able to provide an explanation regarding the identity and mode of the perpetrators when carrying out their actions. "We are still developing this case. Please be patient, we will convey it later," he said. His party appealed to the public to remain vigilant and protect luggage when participating in the JCH release activities in the future, so that the same thing does not happen to victims who lose their cellphones and money. "We urge residents to remain vigilant and maintain luggage when carrying out activities in crowded places," he said. According to the information gathered by journalists, the alleged perpetrators, consisting of men and women, acted by mode of being an introduction to the congregation. Then they jostled with other congregational introductions, as soon as the victim was caught off guard they took the victim's valuables in the form of Hp and money. However, the actions of the perpetrators were seen by other residents, so they were immediately secured and taken to the Resort Police by the authorities to anticipate unwanted things. "I lost IDR 1 million in a wallet that was stored in a bag. The other victim also lost his cellphone," said Fifin, one of the victims from Peringgarata District, Central Lombok. The incident began when he accompanied JCH's family in the courtyard of the Central Lombok Regent's office. He realized his wallet was missing after returning to the vehicle after seeing JCH leave and after finding out that the perpetrator was arrested at the scene, he came to report to the Central Lombok Police. "I hope my money returns, the perpetrators have been secured with information," he said. The Head of Public Relations of the Central Lombok Police, Iptu Hariono, confirmed the arrest of a gang of pickpockets at the JCH delivery event in the courtyard of the Central Lombok Regent's office. "The perpetrators have been arrested and are still undergoing examination for further legal proceedings. We cannot convey the identity yet," he said.