Police Continue Investigating Why Man Suddenly Kicked Woman at Senayan City Mall

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Police are still investigating the motive behind a man identified as RS (44) suddenly kicking a woman at Senayan City mall, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (13/9/2026).

The Head of Public Relations at Polda Metro Jaya, Police Commissioner Budi Hermanto, said the police are still delving into the reason behind the incident.

“What happened, and what caused the person concerned to kick a female victim in the food court area of one of the malls in Central Jakarta? This is still being thoroughly investigated,” Budi told reporters at Polda Metro Jaya headquarters on Friday (19/9/2026).

Budi confirmed that RS was not under the influence of alcohol during the incident.

“Regarding alcohol, it has been confirmed that he was not under the influence. The individual did not consume any alcoholic beverages,” he said.

The victim suffered psychological trauma from the incident. She said she was shocked when suddenly kicked by a stranger.

To determine whether there were any physical injuries caused by the incident, police are still awaiting the victim’s willingness to undergo a medical examination (visum et repertum).

Earlier reports stated that a CCTV video showing a woman being kicked by a man in the food court area of Senayan City Mall went viral on social media.

In the footage, the woman wearing a white shirt is initially seen standing in line at a food stall.

Suddenly, a man in black, sitting behind her, kicks the woman’s back causing her to fall forward and collide with the person in front of her.

The man was also seen yelling at the woman.

After being kicked, the woman stood up looking confused as she glanced left and right before leaving the scene.