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Police Confirm Bobotoh Slasher in Bogor Was Not a Supporter, Perpetrator Arrested in Less Than 24 Hours

ARK (16), a Bobotoh from Bogor, was hacked to death after the Garudayaksa FC match against Persib at Pakansari Stadium, Sunday night (25/10). Police arrested the suspect in less than 24 hours and emphasized that the perpetrator was not part of any supporters.

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Tragedy struck ARK (16), a Persib supporter known as Bobotoh from Bogor. He was hacked to death after watching Garudayaksa FC's match against Persib Bandung at the Pakansari Stadium on Sunday evening, October 25 2026. This bloody incident occurred outside the stadium after the match ended and invited sorrow from the football community.

The police moved quickly. Less than 24 hours after the incident, the Bogor Police team arrested the suspect with the initials MIR (29) in the Kaum Pandak area. From the suspect's hands, the police confiscated evidence in the form of a sickle which was allegedly used in the stabbing. This quick arrest was appreciated by the public who demanded justice for the victim.

In a press conference on October 29 2026, Bogor Police Chief AKBP Arfan Zulkan Sipayung emphasized that the perpetrator was not part of any supporters, neither the Persib nor Garudayaksa FC support groups. This confirmation is important to reduce speculation circulating on social media. Investigations into the motives and possible involvement of other parties are still ongoing.

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Polisi memastikan proses hukum berjalan transparan. Peristiwa ini kembali menyoroti pentingnya keamanan suporter di dalam dan di luar stadion.

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