Bukan Soal Tak Bayar Nasi Uduk, Warga Ungkap Pemicu Bentrokan Matraman

Share your appreciation here: https://apresiasi.kompas.com/special The wild rumors that the clash in Matraman was sparked by a customer who didn't pay for his nasi uduk (rice porridge) were denied by residents and witnesses at the scene. Based on investigations, the incident was purely a personal dispute that culminated in a mob attack and the mobilization of a mob. "On social media, they say he didn't pay, but that's not true. He finished his meal and paid for everything. So that wasn't the problem," said Rino, a community representative. Lina, a vendor near the crime scene, echoed this sentiment. She stated that the perpetrator initially sparked the disturbance for no apparent reason after getting into an argument with a local resident. "He wasn't actually eating (the rice porridge), he was just causing a commotion. I think he was upset, so he overturned the rice porridge cart. Everyone was affected, even passersby were beaten," Lina said. Tensions escalated when a group from the perpetrator's side returned to the location that night, armed with sharp weapons. However, the presence of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Indonesian National Police (Polri) personnel at the scene managed to calm the crowd, preventing further clashes. Writer: Siti Laela Malhikmah Video Journalist: Siti Laela Malhikmah, Video Editor: Siti Laela Malhikmah Producer: Diamanty Meiliana #Event #MatramanClash #CentralJakarta #LatestNews #Clarification #Viral #Matraman #CentralJakartaPolice #TNIPolice