Father in Ogan Ilir Dies After Being Stabbed by Son While Saving Village Head
Saropi, 48, was killed after his son Antoni, 30, stabbed him in the back as he tried to break up an attack on a village head in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra. The village chief, Nopri, was also wounded and referred to a hospital in Palembang, while police continue to investigate whether drugs played a role.
A man in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, died after being stabbed by his own son while trying to stop an attack on a village head, according to Posnews.co.id. Saropi, 48, suffered five stab wounds to his back and could not be saved on the way to hospital.
The incident took place in Dusun II, Muara Penimbung Ilir Village, Indralaya District, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at around 2 p.m. local time. Saropi's son, Antoni, 30, was reportedly attacking Kepala Desa Muara Penimbung Ilir Nopri, 42, when his father intervened.
Saropi attempted to end the violence by embracing his son, but the move made him the next victim, Posnews.co.id reported. Nopri, the village chief, also sustained stab wounds and required further medical treatment, with a referral to a hospital in Palembang.
Investigators have not yet established a motive. According to Posnews.co.id, authorities say the possibility that the suspect was under the influence of drugs still requires further examination. The case remains under investigation by local police.
The death has drawn attention in the regency, where the victim is described as having stepped in to protect the village head rather than any personal dispute. Further details on the suspect's status and the condition of the wounded village chief have not been released.
TopicsSaropi · Antoni · Nopri · Ogan Ilir Regency · Muara Penimbung Ilir Village · Indralaya District · South Sumatra · Palembang
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