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Yogyakarta Police Investigate Alleged Disruption of Worship at Bantul Church

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • Yogyakarta Regional Police are investigating alleged disruption of worship services at the GMS Church in Bantul.
  • The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, May 24, 2026, and an official police report was filed the following day.
  • Police are collecting evidence and questioning witnesses, with the possibility of escalating the case to a full investigation if sufficient evidence is found.

The Yogyakarta Regional Police (Polda DIY) are actively investigating an alleged disruption of worship services at the Gereja Misi Sejahtera (GMS) in Sewon, Bantul. The incident is reported to have taken place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation based on a police report filed on May 25, 2026. The Head of Public Relations for Polda DIY, Kombes Pol Ihsan, stated that the police are currently focused on gathering crucial evidence and interviewing witnesses to clarify the events. "If sufficient initial evidence is found during the case review, the case status will be elevated to the investigation stage," Ihsan explained.

If sufficient initial evidence is found during the case review, the case status will be elevated to the investigation stage.

— Kombes Pol IhsanThe Head of Public Relations for Polda DIY explained the potential next steps in the investigation.

Ihsan emphasized that the investigation is being conducted professionally and transparently. He urged the public to remain calm and avoid being provoked by divisive information circulating on social media. The situation at the church location is currently reported as conducive and under control, with police assuring a thorough and fair process.

The situation at the church location is currently conducive and under control.

— Kombes Pol IhsanPolda DIY's Head of Public Relations assured the public about the current state of affairs at the church.
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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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