inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. A free concert of the Asikfest 2026 at a shopping center in Setiabudi of ​​South Jakarta was marred by a riot on Thursday (10/22/2026). Police arrested two people suspected of being involved in pickpocketing.

The commotion erupted during the band Rumah Sakit's performance at the end of the event. Several videos circulating on social media showed a clash of people within the crowd.

In addition to the alleged pickpocketing-related brawl, the situation at the venue also escalated as several members of the audience scrambled for the band's setlist.

South Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police Public Relations Chief, Police Senior Inspector Joko Adi Wibowo, confirmed information circulating on social media about the commotion.

"Regarding this, it's been circulating on social media that there was a commotion where a thief was said to be caught by the mob," said Joko, when contacted in Jakarta on Sunday (10/25/2026).

He explained that the Asikfest 2026 on Thursday (10/22/2026) included a bazaar and musical performances open to visitors.

Amidst the incident, police also received two reports of lost cell phones. Both reported to the Setiabudi Sector Metro Police Station to file police reports.

"Regarding this, someone also came to the Setiabudi Sector Police Station and reported the loss at the music venue," he said.

Police have arrested two people suspected of being pickpockets. Meanwhile, the report of the lost cell phone is still under investigation by the police as they investigate the incident that occurred at the concert venue.

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