Five Arrested After Violent Attack in Tiban Baru

BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Sekupang Police have apprehended five suspects involved in a violent attack on a resident of Taman Asri in Tiban Baru, Sekupang District, Batam City, Riau Islands.

The Incident

The attack was reported under Police Report No. LP/B/IV/2026/SPKT/Polsek Sekupang/Polresta Barelang/Polda Kepri by the victim, DF (46), a local businessman, on April 1, 2026.

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The conflict began when SMP (35) attempted to collect the remaining loan of his child amounting to IDR 300,000 from a total debt of IDR 1,000,000. The child was not at home, leading to a dispute between SMP and the victim. SMP then called four accomplices—RKP (24), KKM (26), OMP (30), and WS (22)—to the victim's residence.

At around 5:30 PM, the group returned, resulting in a violent confrontation. RKP struck the victim in the face, followed by the other four assailants. The victim suffered facial bruising and body contusions.

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Police Action and Investigation

Sekupang Police Chief, Kompol Hippal Tua Sirait, ordered an immediate response team led by IPDA Riyanto to the scene. The suspects were arrested and brought to the Sekupang Police Station.

Following investigations, all five were officially named suspects in a case of collective assault (Pengeroyokan). Evidence collected includes five pieces of the suspects' clothing, a mobile phone, and a Visum et Repertum (VER).

Legal Consequences and Public Warning

The suspects face charges under Article 262 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) for collective assault, carrying a maximum prison sentence of five years.

Kompol Hippal urged the public to resolve conflicts peacefully, avoid violence, and report any issues promptly to authorities. (IDNC)

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