A press conference held by the Polres of Indramayu regarding the assault and murder of Sanudin (44), a farmer from Juntinyuat District, Indramayu Regency, West Java.

progresifjaya.co.id, INDRAMAYU – The Detective Mobile Unit (Resmob) of the Polres of Indramayu, Polda of West Java has successfully uncovered a case involving a mob attack that resulted in the death of Sanudin (44), a farmer in Juntinyuat District, Indramayu Regency, West Java. Five perpetrators were apprehended less than 24 hours after the incident.

The five individuals arrested are identified by their initials, FHF alias A (20), R alias D (39), S alias K (36), AAA alias A (18), and NS alias N (22).

The attack took place on a road near the Buyut Rendani Public Cemetery in Juntikebon Village, Juntinyuat District, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 03:30 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB). The incident, which escalated into a fatal assault, originated from a dispute between two brothers regarding the harvesting of rice.

Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Polres of Indramayu, AKP Muchammad Arwin Bachar stated, that the five suspects were arrested following an investigation and the collection of witness testimonies by a joint team.

He explained, that the incident began with a dispute between two brothers—identified by the initials R and S—on a road near the cemetery. The physical altercation was triggered when the older brother asked his younger brother to help harvest a rice field; the younger brother refused, stating that he was feeling dizzy and exhausted.

“It began with an argument and a fight on a road near a cemetery between suspect R—the older brother—and his younger brother, suspect S. The conflict was triggered when the older brother asked the younger one to help harvest a rice field the following morning; the younger brother refused, claiming he was feeling unwell and exhausted,” stated AKP Muchammad Arwin Bachar, accompanied by the Head of Public Relations for the Polres of Indramayu, AKP Tarno, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Sanudin, who was nearby, witnessed the commotion and approached the two men, attempting to break up the fight. When his efforts to intervene were ignored, the victim struck R in an attempt to stop the altercation.

This action, however, enraged R, who then retaliated. Several other individuals present at the scene—all reportedly under the influence of ciu (a local alcoholic beverage)—also allegedly participated in assaulting Sanudin.

Suspect FHF, alias A—who had been struck by the victim—ran home to retrieve a knife. Upon returning to the scene, FHF allegedly stabbed the victim in the back three times.

“Suspect FHF, having been struck by the victim, ran home to get a knife. After returning to the scene, he allegedly stabbed the victim in the back three times,” explained AKP Arwin.

As a result of the stabbing, Sanudin sustained serious injuries, and the suspects fled the scene. The wounded victim managed to stand up and stagger about 10 meters before collapsing into an irrigation canal.

An acquaintance of the victim climbed into the canal to provide assistance and pulled him back onto the bank. Upon examination, however, the victim showed no signs of life, and the incident was immediately reported to the police.

Following the report, officers from the Polsek of Juntinyuat, in coordination with the Polres of Indramayu Criminal Investigation Unit and the INAFIS (Indonesia Automatic Fingerprint Identification System) team, arrived to conduct a crime scene investigation and preliminary inquiry. Sanudin’s body was subsequently taken to Bhayangkara Hospital in Losarang for an autopsy.

According to the investigation, FHF is alleged to have carried out the stabbing of the victim. Meanwhile, the four other suspects are believed to have been involved in physical violence, including punching, kicking, and shoving the victim.

On the same occasion, the Head of Public Relations for the Polres of Indramayu, AKP Tarno, urged the public not to hesitate to report any disturbances to public order and security through the police’s reporting channels. The public can utilize the “Lapor Pak Polisi – Siap Mas Indramayu” (Report to the Police – Ready to Serve Indramayu) service via WhatsApp at 081999700110 or by calling the 110 call center. (Bembo)