Police Arrest Suspected Perpetrator of Assault in Kotamobagu Shopping Center

A brawl involving a group of youths at Kotamobagu’s shopping center area on Wednesday night (June 25, 2025) has gone viral on social media, drawing the attention of local residents and authorities alike. The video shows several young men throwing punches as bystanders attempt to break up the fight.

Responding to reports from the community, local police immediately launched an investigation and began tracking down the individuals involved. Kotamobagu Police Criminal Investigation Unit Head, AKP Agus Sumandik, confirmed that the incident was an assault involving multiple perpetrators, which left a victim identified as WM injured.

Following the initial investigation, police apprehended a suspect identified by the initials MFM, a resident of Gogagoman Village. The arrest came shortly after the incident sparked public concern due to widespread circulation of the footage online.

AKP Agus stated that police are still pursuing other suspects believed to be involved in the altercation. "We are still developing leads on other suspects," he said on Thursday morning.

So far, authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the assault. Preliminary findings suggest the fight started as a personal dispute between groups of youths, which escalated into violence in a public space.

Police have urged the public not to spread the video further or take justice into their own hands, and instead allow the legal process to proceed.

The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to identify all involved parties and maintain public order and safety in Kotamobagu.