Bandung –
The early morning atmosphere in the Gang Latif II (Nyublek) area, Mandalajati District, Bandung City, suddenly turned tense. While most residents were still asleep, three men who were enjoying a chat at a food stall were startled by the brutal actions of a group of people who assaulted a man wearing a white helmet, on Sunday (May 31, 2026) at around 3:00 AM local time.
The incident was captured on CCTV camera, and the video later spread widely on social media. In the footage, the three men who were initially outside the stall suddenly rushed inside, showing frightened expressions. They witnessed firsthand a man being attacked by several people who arrived on motorcycles.
The victim was not only beaten with bare hands. The perpetrators also appeared to use blunt objects to strike the victim until he was helpless. The situation, which unfolded quickly and brutally, left the three men in the stall only able to watch from a distance.
Although their faces showed sympathy for the victim, the ferocity of the attackers prevented them from intervening. In the video, the victim is even seen begging for mercy. However, that plea did not stop the attackers, who continued to strike without mercy.
After seemingly satisfying their rage, the perpetrators immediately left the scene. The prostrate victim then received help from the three men who had previously witnessed the incident from inside the stall.
The assault case was confirmed by the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Bandung City Police, AKBP Anton. Police confirmed that the incident is now being handled and an investigation has been launched.
“What happened in Pasir Impun is indeed true that there was such an incident,” said Anton on Friday (June 5, 2026).
Anton revealed that the victim has reported the incident to the police. Because the victim is still a minor, the case is being handled by the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) of the Bandung City Police Criminal Investigation Unit.
“The victim has filed a report with us, at the Bandung City Police, and we have conducted an investigation. Because it is indicated that both the perpetrators and the victim are still minors,” he stated.
According to Anton, investigators are currently gathering various pieces of evidence to uncover the incident. He emphasized that handling cases involving children cannot be done hastily because there are specific procedures and mechanisms that must be followed.
“So there is a mechanism that we must follow. So we cannot act directly, yes, the handling is slightly different,” he explained.
In addition to conducting the investigation, the police also ensured that the victim has received support during the legal process.
“Because we must really ensure the evidence we obtain and the assistance. Yes, both for the victim and later for the alleged perpetrators,” he concluded.
