Police hunt suspect in Bandung flag burning incident

Authorities in Bandung, West Java, are actively investigating and searching for a suspect who burned a national flag. The incident, which occurred early Wednesday morning in the Andir sub-district, was recorded and subsequently went viral on social media. Police are treating the case with urgency, with the head of the Bandung Police's Criminal Investigation Unit, AKBP Anton, confirming the ongoing investigation. A joint team from the Bandung Police and the Andir Police is working to apprehend the individual. Investigators are also examining whether the suspect may have committed similar acts in other locations. There are indications of a possible connection to a similar incident in the Astana Anyar sub-district, where a fire, potentially linked to the suspect, damaged a shop and spread to adjacent buildings. Police have interviewed witnesses, including the property owner and individuals who saw the suspect. The motive behind the flag burning remains unclear as the investigation continues.

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There was alleged flag burning early this morning in the jurisdiction of the Andir Police.