Misunderstanding Triggers Clash of Two Mass Organizations in Bandung, One Resident Dies

A clash between two mass organizations in Dago, Bandung City, killed a member of the mass organization.

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The location of the clash between the Manggala mass organization and the Sundawani mass organization in Dayang Sumbi, Dago area, Bandung City, West Java, Thursday (18/4/2024).

BANDUNG, KOMPAS — A clash between two social organizations or mass organizations occurred on Jalan Dayang Sumbi, Dago area, Bandung City, West Java, Thursday (18/4/2024) evening. The clash, which was allegedly triggered by a misunderstanding between members of this mass organization, killed a resident named Yadi.

The Chief of the Police in Bandung City, Commissioner Budi Sartono, confirmed on Friday (April 19, 2024) that the incident had occurred. The two conflicting community organizations were Manggala and Sundawani.

He stated that the clash began when there was a collision between a motorcyclist on Jalan Dayang Sumbi at 4:50 PM. The motorcycle used by a member of the Sundawani organization collided with a motor vehicle belonging to a member of the Manggala organization.

After the incident, a disagreement arose which triggered a fight. Around 6:00 PM, 15 members of the Manggala social organization arrived and another fight broke out with members of the Sundawani organization who were already present at the site of the collision.

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The burial of a resident named Yadi in Bandung, West Java, on Friday (19/4/2024). Yadi died in an incident of clash between two organizations in Bandung.

In this clash, a member of an organization named Yadi was seriously injured allegedly by a sharp weapon to the head. He was declared dead while undergoing treatment at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung.

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On Friday at 11:00, a number of police are still at the scene. Traffic flow on that stretch of road is still normal as usual.

"All those involved in the clash have been taken to the Bandung Metropolitan Police Station since Thursday night. We have also carried out a crime scene investigation," said Budi.

He stated that he had met and talked with the leaders of two conflicting organizations. In the discussion, both organizations agreed to make peace and hand over the matter to the police.

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Bandung Police Chief, Commissioner Budi Sartono, was interviewed regarding the clash between two organizations in the Dago area of Bandung city on Friday (19/4/2024).

"The investigation into this case is still ongoing. We have taken statements from five witnesses and examined the CCTV footage at the location," said Budi.

He added that the Bandung City Police has visited the families of the victims who died in this incident. "The families have also stated that they will leave the handling of this case to the police," he said.

Criminologist and social observer from Padjadjaran University, Yesmil Anwar, stated that the clash that occurred does not reflect the ideal attitude of an organization in accordance with Law Number 17 Year 2013 concerning Social Organizations.

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He believes that the violent behavior resulting in the death of a citizen should not be exhibited by the organization. He suspects that the internal education of the organization has not been optimal, causing its members to easily be involved in fights.

"Organizations formed in accordance with regulations should have mechanisms for addressing legal issues or ethical violations involving their members," said Yesmil.