Hooded Man Sets Food Carts Ablaze in West Java; Police Investigate Viral Incidents

A series of arson attempts by a hooded figure in Cimahi and Bandung, West Java, has sparked concern and gone viral on social media. In Cimahi, CCTV footage captured the suspect igniting the tarps of food carts belonging to a meatball, dim sum, and fried chicken vendor. The fire, however, was quickly contained by alert residents, preventing the carts from being completely destroyed.

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We have received the information and our officers have followed up by checking and processing the crime scene. We are currently conducting an investigation.

Local authorities have confirmed they are investigating the incidents. "We have received the information and our officers have followed up by checking and processing the crime scene. We are currently conducting an investigation," said Iptu Gofur Supangkat, Head of Public Relations for the Cimahi Police. The cart owners expressed relief that the damage was minimal but were baffled by the motive behind the attacks.

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My cart wasn't burned, only the tarp. The dim sum and fried chicken carts, some parts were burned. The tarps were scorched and have been discarded.

"My cart wasn't burned, only the tarp. The dim sum and fried chicken carts, some parts were burned. The tarps were scorched and have been discarded," said Sriyono, a meatball vendor. He only learned of the incident the following morning when vendors gathered to discuss the mysterious arson. Agung Kurniawan, who sells dim sum and fried chicken, echoed Sriyono's sentiments, expressing gratitude that the fire was discovered promptly. The incidents have left the community seeking answers about the perpetrator and their intentions.

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Fortunately, it was discovered in time, otherwise, it would have been completely burned. The front part and the cover tarp of the cart were burned.