Police Urged to Probe Mass Organization's Role in Jakarta Unrest
Komnas HAM has pushed police to investigate a mass organization's alleged role in Jakarta unrest following a protest that left one person dead.
According to Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), two residents of Pejompongan, Central Jakarta, were targeted during unrest that erupted following a protest on August 27, 2026. One of the victims, 60-year-old Bambang Setiawan, died after being attacked as he tried to close his shop, while 18-year-old high school student Faturrohman suffered serious injuries from an assault allegedly linked to a mass organization.
Komnas HAM Commissioner Saurlin P. Siagian has called on the Jakarta Metro Police to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, which led to one death. Siagian also urged authorities to release individuals not involved in the unrest but to closely monitor those who were allegedly involved. Videos circulated on social media showed Rosario de Marshall, better known as Hercules, leader of Gerakan Rakyat Indonesia Bersatu (GRIB) Jaya, at the scene of the unrest.
GRIB Jaya has denied the allegations, stating that Hercules was present to monitor security rather than participate in the violent protest. Jakarta Metro Police spokesperson Commissioner Budi Hermanto confirmed that police were still investigating allegations of mass organization involvement, emphasizing the need to verify facts before drawing conclusions.
The police have also warned against the spread of disinformation and hoaxes related to the unrest on social media platforms.
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