Street Brawl Erupts in Manggarai, South Jakarta at Start of 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia — January 2, 2026 — A violent street fight broke out in the Manggarai area of South Jakarta on Thursday, January 1, 2026, causing alarm among local residents but no reported deaths or serious injuries, police and witnesses confirmed. (detiknews)

The clash occurred around 18:10 local time under the flyover near Manggarai Station in Tebet, where two groups of local residents began throwing stones, firecrackers, and other objects at each other, according to Jakarta Police spokesperson Kompol Iwan Gunawan.

“The fight involved approximately 20 individuals from two neighboring community groups, identified locally as RW 04 and RW 12,” Iwan told reporters, explaining that the conflict erupted suddenly after loud firecracker explosions were heard near the underpass.

Although the brawl escalated quickly and drew a small crowd of onlookers, no casualties or fatalities were reported, police added. Officers from Polsek Tebet and Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan managed to intervene and disperse the groups shortly after the violence began.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as the two factions hurled objects and moved around the concrete pillars supporting the flyover, disrupting traffic in the busy Manggarai corridor. Police vehicles arrived on site within minutes and urged participants to withdraw.

Authorities maintained a heightened presence in the surrounding streets later into the evening to prevent further clashes. “We are conducting regular patrols and coordinating with community leaders to ensure this does not resurface,” said a police official, requesting anonymity. (detiknews)

The Manggarai area, particularly around Jalan Tambak and the Manggarai underpass, has witnessed repeated clashes over recent years, making it a known hotspot for public disorder. Past incidents have involved similar tactics such as firecrackers and stone throwing, often erupting without clear triggers. (jakartainside.com)

Local authorities now urge residents to resolve disputes peacefully and warn that organizing or participating in street brawls could lead to legal consequences.