Thursday, 12 November 2026
JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - The Criminal Investigation Unit of Jambi Timur Police, part of Jambi City Police (Polresta Jambi), has solved a suspected assault case involving a machete and several pieces of wood. Officers arrested a 44-year-old man identified by the initial A, who is suspected of attacking a resident and causing injuries to the victim's head.
The arrest took place at around 7 pm local time on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, in the RT 10 area of Sulanjana Sub-district, Jambi Timur District, Jambi City. During the operation, officers also seized a machete and three pieces of wood believed to be connected to the alleged offence.The investigation began after a resident identified as S. Hamdi lodged a police report at Jambi Timur Police on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The report prompted officers to launch an investigation to identify and locate the man suspected of carrying out the assault.
According to the complainant's account, the incident occurred at around 2 pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The alleged assault took place at Jalan ABD Mayor Kartawirana, RT 10, Sulanjana Sub-district, Jambi Timur District, Jambi City.
At the time, S. Hamdi was at home when a man, subsequently identified by the initial A, approached him. The suspect allegedly launched an attack using a machete and a wooden stick, directing the weapons towards the victim's head.The attack left the victim with an injury to his head. Following the incident, he went to Jambi Timur Police to report the alleged assault and request further legal action.
The report prompted the Criminal Investigation Unit of Jambi Timur Police to conduct further inquiries. Officers carried out a series of investigative measures to identify the suspected attacker and establish his whereabouts.The operation was led by Ipda Rudi Setiawan, Acting Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Jambi Timur Police, together with several officers. Upon arriving at the scene, they located a man matching the description provided in the information they had received.
Officers subsequently arrested A, aged 44, who works as a farmer or plantation worker. Police records list his address as Jalan MY ABD Kartawirana, RT 10, Sulanjana Sub-district, Jambi Timur District, Jambi City.During the arrest, officers also seized several items believed to be connected to the alleged assault. These included one machete and three pieces of wood.
The officers then took the man and the seized items to Jambi Timur Police headquarters for further questioning and investigation.Police are continuing to examine the case to establish the sequence of events, the suspect's alleged role and the connection between the seized items and the suspected assault.
Jambi City Police Chief Kombes Pol. Ananto Herlambang, through Jambi Timur Police Chief AKP R. Deddy Gaos Wardhana, confirmed that officers had solved the suspected assault case.
AKP R. Deddy Gaos Wardhana said investigators had questioned and detained the man following his arrest. They were also preparing the administrative documentation and case file for the next stage of legal proceedings.He said investigators would soon submit a Notification of the Commencement of Investigation (Surat Pemberitahuan Dimulainya Penyidikan/SPDP) to the prosecution service. They would also coordinate with the Public Prosecutor and complete the case file in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
These steps form part of the criminal investigation process, allowing investigators to submit their findings to the prosecution service for examination before the case proceeds to the next legal stage.On the same occasion, the Jambi Timur Police Chief urged members of the public not to resort to violence when dealing with disputes or disagreements.
He encouraged residents to resolve problems peacefully and in accordance with the law. Anyone who encounters disturbances to public security and order in their neighbourhood should report them to the police without delay.Police stressed that public participation plays an important role in maintaining neighbourhood safety and preventing criminal offences that could harm other people.
During the operation to solve the case, the situation at the location remained safe and under control, according to police. Officers are continuing to handle the case through further questioning, examination of the evidence and coordination with the prosecution service.The incident also serves as a reminder that resolving disputes through violence can cause injuries and lead to criminal proceedings. Members of the public are therefore encouraged to prioritise communication and seek assistance from the relevant authorities whenever conflicts threaten to escalate into criminal offences. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik SagalaPOLICE ARREST MAN SUSPECTED OF ASSAULT: Criminal investigators from Jambi Timur Police arrested a man identified by the initial A, who is suspected of attacking a resident with a machete and a wooden stick, leaving the victim with a head injury. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
