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Sukoharjo Police Raid at Hamalatul Quran Islamic Boarding School
Police from the Central Java Regional Police and Sukoharjo Police conducted raids at the Hamalatul Quran Islamic boarding school in Sukoharjo and a related facility in Karanganyar on October 27, 2026. The operation was part of an investigation into an arson and vandalism case involving a pork noodle stall in Parangjoro Village that occurred in September 2026. Authorities stated they were searching for a wanted suspect, an alleged former terrorism convict.
The raids have drawn significant public and political criticism due to allegations of procedural violations and intimidation. Reports indicate that officers used long firearms, broke down doors, and allegedly intimidated female students, some of whom were forced out of their rooms before they could wear hijabs. Komnas HAM and members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) have called for independent investigations into the use of excessive force and the protection of women and children during the operation.
In response to the controversy, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) confirmed that Propam is investigating potential misconduct. AKBP Andika Dharma Sena, the Sukoharjo Police Chief at the time, has been removed from his position. Additionally, the Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed that the Hamalatul Quran institution in Sukoharjo did not possess an official operational permit.
Entities
Andika Dharma Sena · Central Java Police · Central Java Regional Police · Hamalatul Qur'an · Hamalatul Quran · Karanganyar · Komnas HAM · Polri · Roy Hardi Siahaan · Sukoharjo · Taj Yasin Maimoen
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Police are searching for a fugitive identified as 'I', a former terrorism convict. disway.id · jateng.harianjogja.com · indiebanyumas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Hamalatul Qur'an boarding school in Sukoharjo is not registered with the Ministry of Religious Affairs. jateng.harianjogja.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] School administrators claim police broke down doors and intimidated female students during the early morning raid. www.kbknews.id · daerah.sindonews.com · news.republika.co.id
- [● 9 SOURCES] The raids are part of an investigation into a pork noodle stall arson that occurred on September 12, 2026. disway.id · jateng.harianjogja.com · indiebanyumas.com · news.republika.co.id
- [● 5 SOURCES] Police seized sharp weapons, bows, arrows, drones, and strong acid during the raids. disway.id · jateng.harianjogja.com · news.republika.co.id
- [● 8 SOURCES] Police raided two boarding schools in Sukoharjo and Karanganyar on October 27, 2026. disway.id · jateng.harianjogja.com · indiebanyumas.com · news.republika.co.id · mediakampung.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] YLBHI stated the raid potentially violated the Criminal Procedure Code and human rights.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Central Java Deputy Governor pledged government assistance for children affected by the raid. indiebanyumas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AKBP Andika Dharma Sena was removed from his position as Sukoharjo Police Chief. daerah.sindonews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hamalatul Quran institution in Sukoharjo does not have an official operational permit. salingkamedia.com · news.republika.co.id · www.reportasejakarta.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The raid at Hamalatul Quran occurred on October 27, 2026. mediakampung.com · news.okezone.com · www.jpnn.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Officers allegedly used long firearms and intimidated female students during the raid. www.jawapos.com · malutpost.id · news.okezone.com · www.inews.id · www.jpnn.com · +1 more