inp.polri.go.id - Yogyakarta. The Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Regional Police have named two suspects in a riot during a demonstration commemorating Heroes' Day. 

The two are suspected of carrying and throwing Molotov cocktails at the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) roundabout.

Yogyakarta Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Langgeng Purnomo, stated that the two suspects were apprehended during the riots, which took place from Tuesday (11/10/2026) night to Wednesday morning. The suspects were named after investigators conducted a case investigation and recovered several pieces of evidence.

"So, for now, there are only two, the others are still being investigated," he said in Sleman on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

Chief Langgeng explained that police found several pieces of evidence supporting the alleged involvement of the two individuals, including Molotov cocktails, sharp weapons, and marbles.

Yogyakarta Regional Police Regional Supervisory Inspector, Senior Superintendent I Gusti Ngurah Rai Mahaputra, added that initial questioning was conducted on 26 people. Of those, two were named suspects for carrying Molotov cocktails.

"Of the 26 people, the initial investigation stage was conducted by the detectives. Two were found to be carrying Molotov cocktails, so the other 24 are safe, and God willing, they will be released tonight," he said.

He explained that the two suspects are civilians who do not know each other and are not students. They are suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails near the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) roundabout.

Police have also secured evidence in the form of Molotov cocktails and slingshots found on the two suspects.

To strengthen their evidence, investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and other footage from the area. Based on preliminary investigations, the two suspects are suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails.

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