Palembang, KOTABARI.COM – A tragic fatal duel unfolded in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, in the early hours of Monday. The incident resulted in the death of a teenager named Ferdi Fandiko Sajagat (18). The deadly duel, which was recorded in a live broadcast on Instagram, involved Ferdi and a perpetrator identified by the initials MR (16), who is a high school student in the 11th grade.
The fatal duel took place on Irrigation Street, Ilir Barat I Subdistrict, at around 00:00 AM. MR and Ferdi were engaged in a confrontation that ultimately led to Ferdi being stabbed in the chest. The incident went viral after being captured in a live broadcast on Instagram.
Sub-Director of Sub-Directorate III of Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimum) of the South Sumatra Regional Police, Commissioner Agus Prihadinika, confirmed that the perpetrator, MR, has surrendered to the authorities. “After the incident went viral, we have apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in the fatal brawl that resulted in the death of one person,” Agus stated on Monday night.
The police are still conducting an examination of the suspect and further expanding their investigation. Police officers are also searching for evidence, including the sharp weapon suspected to have been used in the deadly duel.
When contacted, the victim’s mother, Neti, revealed that she received news of the incident when her son was already at Siti Khadijah Hospital at around 12:30 AM. Ferdi, who was brought to the hospital by his friends, underwent an examination by a nurse. However, at 4:30 AM, Ferdi breathed his last due to the stab wound in his chest.
Neti, Ferdi’s mother, admitted that she is not aware of the exact issue involving her son. “I don’t know, sir, whether my son had any problems or not. I also don’t know when he left home. Normally, my son is at home when he doesn’t have any activities,” Neti explained.
Neti hopes that the police can thoroughly investigate to uncover the true motive behind this incident and ensure appropriate legal action is taken for Ferdi’s tragic death.
The police continue to work diligently to gather evidence and investigate the incident to reveal all the facts surrounding this fatal duel. Everyone hopes that similar incidents will not recur in the future.