A man was killed and another injured after a violent altercation broke out during a cockfighting event in Songan A village, Kintamani district, Bangli regency, Bali, on Saturday, 14 June.
The incident occurred around 17.00 WITA, according to Bangli Police spokesperson AKP Wayan Sarta, and was reportedly triggered by a dispute between the victim and the suspected attacker during the event.
“The altercation was sparked by a misunderstanding between the victim and the perpetrator in the middle of the cockfighting event,” AKP Sarta said on Sunday, 15 June.
Cockfighting Dispute Turns Deadly
The deceased has been identified as a 37-year-old resident of Songan A who was reportedly the person in charge of organizing the cockfighting event. He was taken to Bangli General Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
The suspect, identified as a resident of Songan B, also sustained injuries. He initially received treatment at BMC Hospital in Bangli before being transferred to Prof Ngoerah Hospital in Denpasar for further medical care.
Footage Circulates Online
Video clips of the chaos at the cockfighting arena circulated on Facebook, showing several men clashing at the venue. Some individuals appeared to be carrying sharp weapons, while others attempted to break up the fight.
Police Probe Ongoing
Twelve witnesses have been questioned so far, and police have conducted a crime scene investigation.
“An investigation has been conducted at the scene and statements have been collected from 12 witnesses,” AKP Sarta said.
Authorities have not disclosed whether any arrests have been made. Police say the motive behind the dispute is still under investigation.
“The police continue to investigate to uncover the motive and full chronology of the incident,” he added.
Authorities say the situation in Songan village is currently under control.
