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Host's home mobbed over Quran challenge offering alcohol

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A crowd gathered outside the home of a social media host, Revnaldo Ega S, who allegedly organized a Quran memorization challenge offering alcohol as a prize.
  • The incident is considered an insult to religion, prompting the public gathering at the host's parents' residence in Rawalumbu, Bekasi.
  • Police intervened, explaining the situation to the crowd and assuring them that the case is under police investigation, leading to the dispersal of the group.

A crowd converged on the Bekasi home of a social media host, identified as Revnaldo Ega S, on Tuesday night following allegations that he organized a Quran memorization challenge where the prize was a bottle of alcoholic beverage. The incident, perceived by many as an insult to religion, occurred in the Rawalumbu area.

The gathering targeted the residence of the host's parents, reflecting the public's strong reaction to the perceived offense. Police Chief of Rawalumbu, Kompol Akhmadi, confirmed the incident, stating that the crowd did not engage in vandalism. He explained that officers provided clarification to the assembled individuals.

So they don't understand, that's why I'm giving them understanding.

— Kompol AkhmadiThe Police Chief of Rawalumbu explaining his interaction with the crowd.

Akhmadi emphasized that the case is fully under the jurisdiction of the police. After receiving explanations from the authorities, the crowd eventually dispersed from the location. The situation highlights the sensitivity surrounding religious matters and the swift public response to perceived transgressions in Indonesia.

I gave them understanding that this is already being handled by the police.

— Kompol AkhmadiThe Police Chief of Rawalumbu describing how he diffused the situation.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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