Wakapolda Jawa Tengah Brigjen Andi Herindra Rahmawan met with religious figures and administrators of Pondok Pesantren Al-Mukmin Ngruki in Semarang to open a dialogue following police raids connected to a criminal investigation in Sukoharjo. The October 27, 2026, searches targeted locations linked to a manhunt for a fugitive accused of involvement in property destruction and arson at a local eatery.
Dialogue Opens Between Police and Pesantren Leaders
The meeting brought together figures from the institution, including pesantren owner Ustaz Abu Bakar Ba’asyir and Ketua Yayasan Al-Mukmin Ngruki Ustaz Yahya Abdurrahman. Additional attendees included Ustaz Abdurochim Ba’asyir, Mudir Pondok Pesantren Al-Mukmin Ngruki Ustaz Munir, Ketua Pembina Yayasan Ustaz Taufik Usman, and Wakil Pembina Yayasan Ustaz Muyazin. Wakapolda Jateng explained the rationale behind the ongoing investigation into the destruction of Warung Mi Babi Tepi Sawah in Sukoharjo Regency, emphasizing a commitment to professional conduct.
During the session, police listened to grievances regarding the October 27 searches and promised a thorough review through the Internal Professionalism and Security Division (Divisi Propam) if procedural violations occurred. Brigjen Andi stated that the gathering was designed to build transparency rather than demand validation for police actions. Apabila ada keluhan terkait hal-hal di luar prosedur, kami berkomitmen melakukan tindakan secara tegas melalui Divisi Propam,
he noted on October 31, 2026.
Legislative and Institutional Calls for Accountability
Outside the police meetings, lawmakers and oversight bodies raised concerns regarding the manner in which the operations were conducted. House of Representatives Commission III member Abdullah urged the National Police to provide transparent explanations regarding a related raid at Pondok Pesantren Hamalatul Qur’an on October 29, 2026. Speaking in Jakarta on October 30, 2026, the legislator demanded that law enforcement agencies respect student privacy and adhere strictly to formal warrants.
Similarly, PKS Secretary-General Muhammad Kholid expressed deep concern on October 30, 2026, over allegations of intimidation directed at female students during the enforcement actions. Ombudsman RI member Syafrida R. Rasahan emphasized on October 31, 2026, that court-authorized search warrants do not grant permission for heavy-handed tactics inside girls’ dormitories. Officials urged authorities to balance criminal investigations with the protection of minors.
Did You Know? The investigation that triggered the raids began following the burning of a noodle eatery on September 12, 2026, which led to the arrest of a suspect named ST on October 19, 2026.
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Tactical units seize weapons during raids
Central Java Police Chief Irjen Pol Roy Hardi Siahaan, accompanied by Taj Yasin Maimoen during an official briefing at the Semarang headquarters on October 30, 2026, clarified that the raids aimed to locate a fugitive identified by the initial “I”. Investigators stated that both the arrested suspect and the fugitive are former terrorism convicts connected to a 2015 attack on the Kliwon Police Sector.
Operating under court-issued search warrants, tactical Brimob units seized various items from locations in Sukoharjo and Karanganyar. Recovered materials included swords, samurai blades, sickles, daggers, bows with dozens of arrows, strong acid, spiritus, communication devices, and specific literary texts. Authorities confirmed that minors temporarily questioned during the operations were subsequently reunited with their parents or guardians via local women and children empowerment units.
Police search pesantren locations during manhunt
Why did police conduct searches at the pesantren locations?
Investigators executed searches on October 27, 2026, across Sukoharjo and Karanganyar as part of a manhunt for a fugitive suspect linked to the arson and destruction of Warung Mi Babi Tepi Sawah.
Who attended the dialogue meeting in Semarang?
The meeting included Wakapolda Jateng Brigjen Andi Herindra Rahmawan alongside pesantren owner Ustaz Abu Bakar Ba’asyir, foundation leaders Ustaz Yahya Abdurrahman, Ustaz Abdurochim Ba’asyir, Ustaz Munir, Ustaz Taufik Usman, and Ustaz Muyazin.
What items were recovered during the police operations?
Police seized sharp weapons including swords, samurai blades, celurit, and sangkur, alongside bows and arrows, strong acid, spiritus, communication equipment, and specific books from the searched properties.
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