Jakarta – The deadly attack on two debt collectors or ‘eagle eyes’ (matel) took place in Kalibata, South Jakarta (Jaksel). The two of them were beaten up after intercepting a motorcyclist. Mansur, Chief Commissioner of Pancoran Police, explained that the beating incident took place at around 15:30 WIB yesterday afternoon (11/12). Here are a number of facts related to the deadly punches: 1. It started with the rider being stopped. This unfortunate incident started when two ‘matels’ stopped a passing motorcyclist. A conversation ensued. Scroll to continue content “The people who were beaten were friends of Matel. One of the motorcycle users was suddenly stopped by these friends. After being stopped, they stopped as usual,” Mansur said on Thursday (12/11/2025) when asked for confirmation. 2. Attacked by road users. A moment later, however, the two matelles were immediately approached by a number of people who got out of a car that also drove past from behind the motorcycle. Both of them were beaten on the spot. “Then other road users got out of the car. They immediately attacked so sporadically, so quickly, against these groups that stopped, that stopped this vehicle,” he said. After the two matelles were attacked, residents tried to pull them off, while the perpetrators immediately ran away. “Matel was hit sporadically. Yes, he was eventually taken to the side. The one that was hit immediately ran away, very fast. (The motorcycle) also ran away, none of them were at the crime scene, suddenly they were not there, they immediately left the motel,” Mansur said. 3. One person is dead. The condition of the two ‘matel’ who were beaten was truly pathetic. One person died. “While one died, the other is still alive,” Mansur said. Meanwhile, another ‘matel’ is in critical condition. He was rushed to the hospital. “Another critical person was taken to the Cawang Regional Hospital,” said Jaya Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro. Budi explained that the situation at the location heated up when a number of parties came to the location after the incident. He said joint members of the South Jakarta Metro Police and Metro Jaya Police were already at the location to provide security. 4. Motorcycle stands burned down. This deadly attack had a long tail. Motorcycles and stalls were burnt by a group of people believed to be associates of the ‘matel’ victims. “As a result of the beating, which resulted in one death and one serious injury, well, suddenly a group of mobs came after sunset and immediately came to do damage because they were beaten at the crime scene here,” Nicolas Ary Lilipaly, head of the South Jakarta Metro Police, told journalists at the scene. “So, in the end, the target here was the mass group. Maybe it was their group (matel victims) that came to attack, indiscriminately, and destroyed the stalls here,” Nicolas continued. A total of 9 kiosks were burnt. There were 6 motorcycles and 1 car that also burned. “(Objects burned) Nine kiosks, six 2-wheeled vehicles, one 4-wheeled vehicle,” said South Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept. Chief Asril Rizal to journalists, Friday (12/12/2025). “(The alleged cause) was arson with gasoline,” Arsil said. There were no casualties due to this incident. The total loss is estimated at IDR 273 million. 5. Police investigation Nicolas explained that the chaos that took place caused substantial losses. However, he confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the chaos that occurred after the beating of the two ‘matel’. “Yes, we will carry out a sweep. We will check which groups exist so that they dissolve immediately,” explains Nicolas. “Essentially, we will try hard to deal with these two cases. The first is abuse resulting in death and serious injury. And the second is cases of vandalism or arson,” he added. The situation at the location is currently favorable. He said residents need not worry as the police team continues to ensure that this case is solved. (isa/jbr)