INP Deploy Hundreds Officers to Restore Order in Papua and Maluku
The Indonesian National Police have deployed 148 personnel to Central Papua and North Maluku following recent unrest. Read the full security update here.
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National
Criminal
Maluku Police Urge Restraint Following Fatal Youth Clash in Southeast Maluku
Maluku Police call for restraint following a fatal youth clash in Southeast Maluku. Read the full report on the casualties and security measures here.
National
Two Groups Advised to Calm Down Following Bloody Clash in Danar Village, Maluku
The Maluku Regional Police urged the public to exercise restraint and not be provoked following a clash between groups of youths in Danar Village, Kei Kecil Timur Selatan District, Southeast Maluku Regency, which occurred from Friday (3/26/2026) evening to Saturday (3/27/2026) early morning.
Criminal
Police Thwarts Street Brawls in Central Jakarta, Dangerous Items Confiscated as Evidence
The Police Patrol Team of the Central Jakarta Sub-regional Metropolitan Police's Security Unit thwarted a brawl on Inspeksi Kramat Kembang XI Street, Central Jakarta, on Monday (October 20, 2025) at 2:30 a.m. WIB.
Criminal
Four Teenagers Involved in Brawls in Surabaya Have been Caught by the Police
Police have named four teenagers as suspects in a brawl between teenagers on Kalilom Lor III street, Surabaya, which used sharp weapons and Molotov cocktails.
Criminal
Joint Patrol Unit in Padang Thwarted Brawls and Illegal Racing
The joint team of West Sumatra Regional Police, Padang Sub-regional City Police, Indonesian National Army, and Civil Service Police held a massive patrol to anticipate brawls and illegal racing on several vulnerable locations in Padang City on Sunday (7/13/2025).
Criminal
Police Thwarted Brutal Clash Between Two Groups in Central Jakarta
Police thwarted a brutal clash in the Bonang street, Menteng, Central Jakarta, early Monday (6/9/2025).
National
Two Community Groups Clash Again in Mulia, Papua Amid Post-Election Tensions
Violence has flared again between two community groups in Mulia, the capital of Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua, following a disputed regional election. Read more.
National
Nine Killed in Puncak Jaya Electoral Clash
A violent clash between rival supporters of Puncak Jaya’s regent candidates has resulted in nine deaths and 428 injuries. Learn more.
Criminal
Two Groups Clashed in Depok, A House Burned Down
Police confirm the brawl incident between two groups in KSU Serab street, Sukmajaya, Depok City on Sunday (2/23/2025) night. Of the two incidents, a house was burned.
Criminal
Batam Police Confirm Withdrawal of Case Against Rempang Residents
The Batam Sub-regional Police Chief, Senior Superintendent. Heribertus Ompusunggu, confirmed that a police report against three Rempang residents has been withdrawn by the complainant, an employee of PT MEG. Learn more.
National
Central Papua Police Chief Urges Rival Supporters in Puncak Jaya to End Clashes
Central Papua Regional Police Chief Brigadier General Alfred Papare has called on supporters of rival candidates in Puncak Jaya’s regional election to stop violent clashes. Learn more.
