World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 hrs ago
One killed in Jakarta gang clash sparked by social media challenge
Four gangs clashed in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, in the early hours of October 26, leaving one person dead.
The groups involved were Popeye, Batavia, Bonsai and Samudra, and the clash included attacks with sharp weapons and an acid attack.
Police say social media challenges helped trigger the violence, with gang members using posts to encourage people to join.
The groups also livestreamed clashes and shared footage online, reportedly to gain recognition for their gangs.
Police detained 19 people, including 12 minors, and identified three detainees as suspected attackers who beat or stabbed the victim.
Police are still searching for one suspect accused of throwing acid.
One person was killed in a clash involving four gangs in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on 26 October 2026.
Police said the clash was sparked by challenges and calls to fight posted on social media.
Nineteen people were detained, including 12 children in conflict with the law.
Police said three detainees were suspected of attacking the victim with a sharp weapon, while another person suspected of using acid was being sought.
The gangs also streamed and posted footage of the clashes online, according to police.
- Who
- The gangs were Popeye, Batavia, Bonsai and Samudra. One person was killed.
- What
- A clash involving sharp weapons and acid left one person dead.
- When
- 26 October 2026, at about 03:15 local time.
- Where
- Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- Police said social media challenges and calls to fight sparked the clash. The gangs streamed and posted footage online to seek recognition, police said.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Four gangs clashed in a residential area in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
West Jakarta Metro Police chief Nasriadi described the investigation and the four people suspected of being the main perpetrators.
Detik published its report on the clash and police response.
- Fatalities
- 1 person killed
- Location
- Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta
- Time
- About 03:15 on 26 October 2026
- Gangs
- Popeye, Batavia, Bonsai and Samudra
- Detentions
- 19 people, including 12 children in conflict with the law
- Suspected attackers
- 3 suspected of using sharp weapons; 1 suspected of throwing acid was being sought
What people are saying
From the results of the investigation, we identified four people suspected of being the main perpetrators of violence against the victim: three suspected of attacking with sharp weapons and one suspected of throwing acid.
The motive was probably for identity, and also to gain recognition, perhaps money from social media live streams.