Police Detain Kudus Teen Gang "WRM" for Flaunting Celurit Duels on Social Media

KUDUS, KOMPAS.com - A group of teenagers in Kudus Regency, Central Java, were suspected of carrying sharp weapons (sajam) in public streets to create Instagram content on the account @plosokgalak1996.

They also formed a group called Warga Remaja Militer (WRM).

Not only did they carry sharp weapons, but the video content also showed duels between teenagers wielding celurit knives, witnessed by several other teens.

The case came to light following a cyber patrol by the Jati Police Sector, which uploaded the disturbing content on Friday (9/18/2026).

From profiling efforts, officers found clues that led to a house in the Jati District area where the teenagers were located.

The police then searched the home of one teenager, identified only as AI, and found several pieces of evidence including small celurit knives, a long mortar pestle, and two bows stored on the second floor.

"The five teenagers identified by initials AI, MJW, DP, NFFR, and AAA all reside in various villages within Jati District," said Jati Police Sector Chief, AKP Subkhan, in a written statement received by Kompas.com on Saturday (9/19/2026).

The police investigated the Instagram account "plosokgalak1996," suspected to be linked to MJW.

According to MJW's confession, the videos were not solely from their group; some footage from other parties was combined before being uploaded to the account.

"The police also uncovered that these teenagers had formed a group they call Warga Remaja Militer," he explained.

After being secured, they were given guidance and returned to their parents with the stipulation of ongoing supervision.

"They were required to sign a statement promising not to repeat their actions," Subkhan added.

He also mentioned that the Jati Police Sector is coordinating with the Social Services to provide coaching and early prevention of potential disturbances to public security and order involving children and teenagers.