Medan –

A video showing the actions of four men claiming to be police, pointing a firearm and intimidating a barber on Jalan Mustafa, Kelurahan Glugur Darat I, Medan Timur District, Medan City, North Sumatra, has gone viral on social media. This is what the North Sumatra Regional Police said regarding the incident.

In the circulating video seen on Thursday, the barber is seen in an argument with the men. One of them then pointed an object suspected to be a firearm. The argument ended in an assault at the location.

Viky Nduru, a victim who is also the barber, said the incident occurred on Monday around 02:06 AM local time. At that time, he and his friend were riding together on a motorcycle.

Upon arriving at the Glugur Darat traffic light intersection, precisely on Jalan Bambu, Viky and his friend were followed by four people claiming to be police officers. They were riding three motorcycles.

These four people tried to stop the victim’s vehicle. However, the dark road conditions caused the victim to panic and choose to accelerate.

“So someone called out and swore at us. Then my friend said, ‘Who is that?’ and he told me to continue the journey,” said Viky.

Upon arriving at Jalan Alfalah Raya, the four individuals continued to chase them and blocked their vehicle. Not only that, two of the four also pulled pistols from their pants pockets. The victim claimed they continued to be subjected to swearing.

“We immediately fled and headed to the barbershop,” he said.

The victim and his friend then arrived at the barbershop, which is also their residence. However, the four individuals instead came to that location.

“There was a verbal argument between us and those four alleged police officers. They entered the barbershop and wanted to take my friend,” Viky continued.

Viky claimed he asked them to show their identification as police members. However, they did not show it.

“I asked for their police membership card, but they didn’t show it. They kept swearing and beating my friend,” he stated.

Viky said one of them even pointed a pistol at his friend’s head. Viky also claimed his friend was assaulted until he was bruised.

Subsequently, according to Viky, the situation changed after he mentioned that their actions were recorded by a CCTV camera. They became intimidated and immediately left.

“Those four alleged police officers immediately backed down, put the pistol in their pants pocket, and then immediately left us,” he recounted.

Following the incident, Viky stated he had reported the event to the local neighborhood head. However, after waiting for three days, there was no response or goodwill from the perpetrators.

Finally, the victim reported the incident to the North Sumatra Regional Police’s Professional and Security Division.

The Head of Public Relations for the North Sumatra Regional Police stated that they are still conducting examinations of the suspected perpetrators. He also mentioned they will examine the weapons used by the perpetrators to threaten the victim.

“We are currently conducting further in-depth examinations of each perpetrator,” he said on Thursday.

Medan

Medan is the capital and largest city of Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, historically established as a significant trading hub in the late 19th century during the Dutch colonial era, largely due to the booming plantation industry for tobacco, rubber, and palm oil. Today, it is a vibrant, bustling metropolis known as the gateway to Lake Toba and for its diverse cultural heritage, reflected in landmarks like the Maimun Palace and the Great Mosque of Medan.

Jalan Mustafa

“Jalan Mustafa” is a major street in the historic city of Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia, known for its vibrant Peranakan heritage. Historically, it was a key area for the Straits Chinese community and is lined with traditional shophouses, some dating back to the colonial era. Today, it remains a bustling cultural and commercial hub, famous for its authentic Nyonya cuisine and antique shops.

Kelurahan Glugur Darat I

Kelurahan Glugur Darat I is an administrative village (kelurahan) located in the city of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, the area was part of the development of Medan as a major plantation and trading center during the Dutch colonial era. Today, it is a residential and commercial urban neighborhood within the larger Medan Denai district.

Medan Timur District

Medan Timur District is one of the administrative districts (kecamatan) within the city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, as part of Medan, it developed significantly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the region’s plantation economy and colonial trade. Today, it is a densely populated urban area containing key landmarks such as the historic Maimun Palace and the Great Mosque of Medan.

Medan City

Medan is the capital and largest city of North Sumatra, Indonesia, historically established as a significant trading hub in the late 19th century with the rise of the Deli Sultanate and the lucrative tobacco plantation industry. Today, it is a bustling, multicultural metropolis known for its diverse architecture, including landmarks like the Maimun Palace and the Great Mosque of Medan, which reflect its Malay, Chinese, and colonial Dutch heritage.

North Sumatra

North Sumatra is an Indonesian province on the island of Sumatra, most famous for being home to Lake Toba—the world’s largest volcanic lake, formed by a cataclysmic super-eruption around 74,000 years ago. The region has a rich cultural history as the heartland of the Batak people, whose distinct traditions, architecture (like the boat-shaped *rumah adat*), and Christianity co-exist with significant Malay and Islamic influences. Its capital, Medan, also showcases colonial-era landmarks from its history as a major center of the Dutch East Indies plantation economy.

Jalan Bambu

“Jalan Bambu” (Bamboo Street) is a historic and culturally vibrant neighborhood in Singapore, primarily known as a traditional Peranakan enclave. Its history dates back to the early 20th century when it became a residential area for middle-class Straits Chinese families, featuring distinctive shophouse architecture. Today, it is celebrated for its well-preserved heritage, colorful facades, and as a hub for Peranakan cuisine and crafts.

Jalan Alfalah Raya

Jalan Alfalah Raya is a major commercial and residential thoroughfare in the city of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The area is historically significant as part of the city’s development and is known for its concentration of historic Chinese temples, such as Vihara Gunung Timur, reflecting Medan’s diverse cultural heritage. Today, it is a bustling street lined with shops, restaurants, and businesses.