Pekanbaru DPRD members involved in airport altercation

Two members of the Pekanbaru City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), identified by the initials F and Z, are under police investigation following an alleged physical altercation at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The incident occurred on August 8, 2026, at the Domestic Terminal 3 while the group was returning from consultations at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to police reports, the dispute began when Z approached F regarding statements made during the consultation. The situation escalated, with Z allegedly pushing F and attempting to choke him. The altercation was reportedly broken up by two other DPRD members, Rois and Victor Parul.

Kompol Muhammad Esha, Head of Criminal Investigation at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police, stated that investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning witnesses. The investigation is currently awaiting written permission or clarification from the Governor of Riau to proceed with the legal process involving the legislative members.