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Bali mob killing of alleged chicken thief

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On 24 July 2026, 2026 a man known identified only as KD was caught allegedly stealing fighting chickens seized by a crowd in the village of Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali. A crowd seized him, beat him accused of stealing fighting chickens. He was beaten to death and set his motorcycle on fire. set alight. Police identified detained five residents as suspects (MJ, WS, KB, ML, ND) and questioned witnesses, launching related began inquiries into the theft and arson. National officials—including officials, including the police chief, a deputy speaker, chief and a presidential staff head and a prominent lawyer—condemned head, condemned the vigilante act, offered legal aid to KD’s family, family and called for justice through the courts. Two days later, Governor Wayan Koster convened a coordination meeting with police, military, prosecutors, immigration officials and local two days later, urging village and adat leaders. He urged residents chiefs (bendesa) to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, emphasized prevent future vigilantism, stressing humanitarian values, values and announced announcing provincial support for economic assistance and empowerment economic‑empowerment programmes aimed at reducing the risk of future vigilantism. On 28 July 2026, for poor villages. He reiterated the investigation continued with five residents detained as suspects. Governor Koster publicly demanded that need for the case to be handled with humanity and respect for the rule of law, reiterating the need for bendesa (village chiefs) to educate the community, prevent vigilante justice, and strengthen the village’s role in maintaining public order. He highlighted assistance programmes for poor villages to address economic drivers of such incidents. law. Legislator Rofik Hananto also condemned the killing, calling for demanding legal accountability and psychological support for KD’s children, while a children. A viral video of the child crying sparked public calls for broader community education and aid. On 28 July 2026 Koster publicly demanded that the investigation be pursued with justice, again highlighting assistance programmes to address the economic drivers of such incidents. A second mob killing occurred on 1 August 2026 during the Tumpek Krulut celebration when a man from Sidatapa, Buleleng was beaten to death in the same village after being accused of chicken theft. Koster visited a local coffee shop, urged residents to reflect on the tragedy, and the provincial government provided free food and drinks at 15 UMKM outlets as a gesture of solidarity.

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  1. 2026-08-02 01:55 UTC Bali mob killing of alleged chicken thief
  2. 2026-07-30 04:37 UTC Bali mob killing of alleged chicken thief
  3. 2026-07-29 22:40 UTC Bali mob killing of alleged chicken thief
  4. 2026-07-28 13:29 UTC Bali mob killing of alleged chicken thief

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