Authorities in West Java have apprehended a suspect following a violent encounter that left a 58-year-old man dead during a social celebration in Purwakarta. The suspect, identified as Yogi Iskandar, was captured by the Purwakarta Police after attempting to flee the region.
The victim, Dadang, was the host of the event—referred to locally as a hajatan—when the assault occurred. Investigators from the Satreskrim Polres Purwakarta tracked the suspect through rural terrain and forest areas before intercepting him on an alternative route in the neighboring Subang Regency.
The arrest marks a critical turning point in a case that has shaken the local community, as police perform to establish the full sequence of events leading up to the fatal assault. According to law enforcement, the suspect had been evading capture by hiding in the wilderness of the Cisaat village area before his eventual apprehension.
The apprehension of the man who allegedly killed the host of a party in Purwakarta follows a targeted manhunt led by the Resmob team, who acted on intelligence regarding the suspect’s intended escape route toward Cianjur.
The Manhunt and Capture of Yogi Iskandar
The operation to secure the suspect culminated on Monday, April 6, 2026. Police officials stated that the Resmob team received a tip-off around 10:00 WIB that Yogi Iskandar, also known by the alias “Boneng,” was attempting to move toward Cianjur. In response, the police deployed multiple teams to sweep the area, focusing their search on the Sagalaherang region of Subang Regency.
Kapolres Purwakarta, AKBP I Dewa Putu Gede Anom Danujaya, confirmed the details of the arrest during a press briefing at the Purwakarta Police Headquarters. “On Monday, April 6, 2026, at approximately 10:00 WIB, the Resmob team received information that the suspected perpetrator, Yogi Iskandar alias Boneng, was attempting to flee toward Cianjur,” Danujaya stated. He noted that the team dispersed to pursue the suspect, eventually capturing him on an alternative road in Sagalaherang, Subang.
Before his capture, Iskandar, a resident of Cimahi Village in the Campaka District of Purwakarta, had reportedly sought refuge in the forested areas of Cisaat Village. This attempt to disappear into the rural landscape delayed the initial apprehension but did not stop the coordinated effort by the Indonesian National Police to bring the suspect into custody.
Establishing the Facts of the Assault
The investigation into the death of Dadang has focused on the physical evidence and witness testimonies gathered from the scene. Police reports indicate that the assault was not a collective act of violence, despite the presence of several other individuals at the time. Evidence suggests that Iskandar used both his bare hands and a piece of bamboo to strike the victim.
A key factor in the incident was the influence of alcohol. According to AKBP I Dewa Putu Gede Anom Danujaya, the suspect was under the influence of alcohol when the attack occurred. While approximately 12 people were present and drinking during the gathering, the police have clarified that the lethal violence was concentrated in the actions of a single individual.
“At that time, they were drinking; there were several people whom we have now questioned—approximately 12 people. Though, based on the evidence we have obtained, the one who carried out the beating of the victim is only one person, the individual with the initial Y,” Danujaya explained. This distinction is vital for the legal proceedings, as it separates the general group of bystanders from the primary perpetrator of the crime.
Timeline of the Incident and Arrest
| Phase | Detail | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Assault | Fatal beating of Dadang (58) using bamboo and hands | Purwakarta, West Java |
| Evasion | Suspect hides in forest areas to avoid detection | Desa Cisaat, Purwakarta |
| Manhunt | Resmob teams track movement toward Cianjur | Sagalaherang, Subang |
| Capture | Suspect apprehended on an alternative road | Sagalaherang, Subang |
| Police Release | Official confirmation of arrest and evidence review | Mapolres Purwakarta |
Legal Implications and Next Steps
The police have emphasized that the conclusion regarding Yogi Iskandar’s sole responsibility for the death is supported by a combination of forensic evidence and statements from the victim’s family. By isolating the suspect’s actions from the rest of the group, the prosecution can more accurately charge the individual with the specific crimes related to the fatality.
For the family of Dadang, the arrest provides a measure of accountability, though the trauma of a celebratory event turning into a crime scene remains. The case highlights the volatility that can arise from alcohol consumption in social settings, particularly when combined with the apply of improvised weapons like bamboo.
The investigation is now moving into the formal charging phase. The Purwakarta Police are expected to finalize the case file, ensuring that all witness statements from the 12 individuals present are documented to prevent any future claims of collective liability or mitigating circumstances that might contradict the current evidence.
The next official checkpoint in this case will be the formal handover of the suspect to the prosecutor’s office for trial. Further updates regarding the specific charges—which are expected to fall under the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) regarding assault resulting in death—will be released by the Attorney General’s Office or the local police district.
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