Bandung Clashes on May Day: Police Deny Involvement of Labor Groups
Clashes erupted in Bandung, West Java, on the evening of May 1, 2026, coinciding with May Day. The West Java Police Chief stated that the group involved was not labor activists, but an unidentified group of approximately 150 individuals, clad in black and with covered faces, who engaged in destructive acts. Public facilities were targeted, and the preparation of Molotov cocktails is suspected. The situation has since been brought under control.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- Riau Police Seizes 27 Kilograms of Methamphetamine in Crackdown on Cross-Border Syndicate
Indonesian police intercepted 27kg of methamphetamine and suspected etomidate-laced vape cartridges smuggled from Malaysia in the Riau Islands. The operation highlights the ongoing struggle against transnational drug syndicates utilizing Indonesia's porous maritime borders.
- Six Students Named Suspects Following May Day Riots in Bandung
West Java Police have named six students as suspects following violent protests during May Day 2026 in Bandung. Authorities seized dangerous items, including Molotov cocktails, after public facilities were severely damaged during the unrest.