Bali Village Mob Killing of Alleged Chicken Thief Sparks Outcry

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A man identified only as KD was beaten to death after being caught allegedly stealing chickens in Banjar Dinas Juwuk Legi, Batunya Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency, Bali on 24 July 2026. Police later named five residents – MJ, WS, KB, ML and ND – and charged them in connection with the fatal beating.

The incident was widely shared on social media, including a video of KD’s daughter crying hysterically at his funeral, prompting public sympathy. Numerous officials condemned the mob action and called for adherence to the rule of law. PKB Bali leader Ahmad Iman Sukri, Golkar DPR member Sari Yuliati, and DPR member Nasir Djamil all expressed grief and urged investigations. President Staff Chief Dudung Abdurachman and criminal‑law expert Josias Simon warned against vigilante justice and against proposals to reward citizens for catching criminals. Prominent lawyer Hotman Paris pledged legal assistance to KD’s family and offered to pay the children’s school fees. Authorities emphasized that criminal cases must be handled by police and that the investigation remains ongoing.

Entities: Bali · Bali, Indonesia · Banjar Dinas Juwuk Legi · Dudung Abdurachman · Hotman Paris · Hotman Paris Hutapea · I Putu Bayu Pati · I Wayan Adi Suteja · KD · KD (victim) · Sari Yuliati · Tabanan Regency, Bali

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Six chicken thefts had been reported in the area earlier in the year, contributing to community tension. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] Police named five residents – MJ, WS, KB, ML and ND – as suspects and charged them in connection with the fatal beating. (multiple)
[● 11 SOURCES] A man identified as KD was beaten to death after being caught allegedly stealing chickens in Banjar Dinas Juwuk Legi, Batunya Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency, Bali on 24 July 2026. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Speaker Sari Yuliati called for a full police investigation and condemned mob justice. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lawyer Hotman Paris offered legal assistance and pledged to pay school fees for KD's children. (multiple)
[● 3 SOURCES] Head of Presidential Staff Dudung Abdurachman condemned the mob killing and urged education against vigilante justice. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A video of KD's daughter crying hysterically at his funeral went viral, prompting public sympathy. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] KD was found carrying two stolen chickens, a knife, a slingshot and several small stones at the time of the incident. (multiple)