Bandung –

How unfortunate! That word might echo in the minds of Persib fans. Amid the euphoria of Persib Bandung’s celebration of winning the Liga 1 title for the third consecutive time, social media was stirred by a viral video showing a man wearing Persib Bandung attire, allegedly a fan, hitting another fan during the victory convoy in Bandung City.

As a result of this incident, the Viking Persib Club has taken a stance!

Here are the facts of the incident:

1. Happened During the Convoy

The incident occurred in the Merdeka Street area, in front of the BIP shopping center. In the widely circulated video on social media, a tall man wearing a Persib jersey with the number 7 on the back was seen venting his anger at a motorcyclist on an RX King.

The man appeared angry as he approached the motorcyclist, who was also part of the Persib victory convoy. The motorcyclist only smiled and did not respond to the anger directed at him.

2. Victim Hit Twice

The situation then heated up when the man in Persib attire allegedly hit the motorcyclist twice. Despite receiving the blows, the victim did not fight back.

According to narratives circulating on social media, the man who did the hitting was suspected to be heavily intoxicated. Shortly after the incident, several other fans along with the perpetrator’s friends intervened to restrain the man to prevent the situation from escalating further.

The video of the beating drew many reactions from netizens. Many lamented the action because it happened during the celebration of Persib’s victory, especially since both the perpetrator and the victim were supporters of Maung Bandung.

3. Victim and Perpetrator Met

It was later revealed that the victim and the perpetrator were brought together for mediation at the police station. However, to date, no official report has been filed by the victim regarding the incident.

When confirmed, the Head of Public Relations of the Bandung City Police, Nurindah, confirmed that no police report had been made by the victim.

“No report has been made yet,” said Indah.

4. Viking Takes a Stance!

The incident immediately drew a firm response from the Viking Persib Club. The largest Persib supporter organization stated that it strongly condemns the violent actions committed by its alleged members.

“Viking Persib Club condemns and strongly denounces the incident because such actions cannot be justified or tolerated (wrong is wrong / we will not defend the wrong),” read the official statement from Viking Persib Club.

5. Perpetrators from Frontline and United Colors of Bobotoh

Viking stated that an internal investigation found the alleged perpetrators came from the Viking Frontline district and the United Colors of Bobotoh district.

“From the investigation results, the suspected perpetrators are members from the Viking Frontline district and the United Colors of Bobotoh district,” the statement wrote.

Nevertheless, Viking emphasized that this brutal action does not reflect the stance of the organization or the majority of fans who participated in the championship parade in an orderly manner.

“The attitude of these individuals does not represent the organization’s stance as a whole because yesterday’s Viking Persib Club parade overall proceeded in an orderly, peaceful, and joyful manner,” it continued.

6. Viking Demands Perpetrators Take Responsibility

As a firm measure, Viking confirmed that the perpetrators have been summoned and asked to take direct responsibility to the victim.

“For internal sanctions for the perpetrators, we from Viking Persib Club have summoned the individuals to take responsibility and meet the victim’s family directly,” he said.

Furthermore, Viking has officially revoked the membership status of the perpetrators as they are considered to have committed serious organizational violations.

“Regarding this matter, today (Thursday, May 28, 2026) the perpetrators have had their membership cards revoked because they are considered to have committed serious violations of organizational rules,” Viking wrote.

7. Case Handed Over to Police

Viking also emphasized that it will not provide legal assistance to the perpetrators and fully entrusts the handling process to the police.

“Regarding the ongoing legal process, we fully entrust it

Merdeka Street

Merdeka Street, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a historic thoroughfare that was originally known as “Batu Road” during British colonial rule. It was renamed “Merdeka” (meaning “independence” in Malay) to commemorate Malaysia’s declaration of independence on August 31, 1957, which took place nearby at Merdeka Square. Today, the street remains a significant cultural and historical landmark, surrounded by colonial-era buildings and bustling with local life.

BIP shopping center

The BIP shopping center, located in Brussels, Belgium, is a modern retail complex built on the site of the former “Bâtiment des Expositions” (Exhibition Building), a historic trade fair venue. Originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58), the site was later redeveloped into a shopping center that opened in the 1970s, blending mid-century architectural heritage with contemporary commercial use. Today, it remains a popular local hub for shopping and dining, reflecting the city’s evolution from a world exposition landmark to a community-oriented urban space.

Bandung City

Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia, is a city known for its cool climate and colonial-era architecture. Its history as a major tea and rubber plantation hub during Dutch rule shaped its nickname “Paris of Java,” and it was the site of the pivotal 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, which promoted decolonization and solidarity among newly independent nations. Today, it blends this heritage with a vibrant creative scene, making it a popular destination for both culture and shopping.