Police in Bogor arrested MR (26) for stabbing ARK (16), a Bobotoh supporter, during a motorbike convoy incident on October 25, 2026, according to detikNews. The suspect, who is not a football club supporter, was reportedly carrying a sickle and had a history of gang fights, police confirmed. MR faces up to 15 years in prison for the attack, which occurred near Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor.
Suspect’s History of Gang Fights
Kapolres Bogor AKBP Arfan Zulkan Sipayung stated that MR had a habit of seeking out fights in the Jembatan Hitam area, a known hotspot for gang activity. “Tersangka sering melakukan tawuran, tawuran atau mencari lawan untuk berkelahi di sekitar Jembatan Hitam,” Arfan said, citing the suspect’s own statements. MR was arrested on October 27, 2026, in Sukaraja, Bogor.
Carrying a Sickle as a Habit
Police seized a sickle from MR during the investigation, which he admitted to carrying “ke mana-mana” (everywhere). “Pelaku selalu membawa celurit di badannya,” Arfan revealed. The weapon was used to stab ARK, who was part of a motorbike convoy following a football match at Stadion Pakansari. MR was with his wife when he spotted the convoy and allegedly acted on impulse.
Attack Motivated by Spontaneous Emotion
Arfan described the attack as a “spontan” (spontaneous) act triggered by MR’s reaction to the motorbike convoy. “Tersangka terpancing melakukan aksi tawuran dengan membawa celurit dan menyerang korban,” he said. The police emphasized that ARK was not a targeted victim, and MR had no prior connection to the Bobotoh fan group. The suspect’s urine test showed no traces of alcohol or narcotics.
MR is charged under Pasal 80 ayat (3) juncto Pasal 76C of the 2014 Child Protection Law, which addresses violence against children. The case remains under investigation, with authorities focusing on the circumstances that led to the fatal attack.
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