According to the National Solidarity Advocacy Team, the incidents occurred in the Sungai Bulu village area, particularly along the access road to Goba around 10:45 AM. Tensions escalated when residents, who were guarding their community mosque, were approached by the group.

The individuals in civilian attire forcibly entered the area being monitored by the residents, claiming it was part of their operational territory. Despite residents’ attempts to maintain their presence, they were met with intimidation and violence.

Video footage gathered by local residents captured the tense interactions, showcasing representatives from the civilian group aggressively confronting women standing their ground.

The Advocacy Team reported that three residents sustained injuries, while several others were physically assaulted. One individual suffered a gash on the temple from being struck with a helmet, while another sustained bruises after being hit with a wooden object. A woman reported a sprained wrist after being forcibly pulled.

The situation in Rempang remains precarious, with ongoing acts of intimidation and violence reported against the community. Prior to this incident, residents had faced threats and vandalism of their protest materials against the Rempang Eco City project.

Large-scale infrastructure projects under the PSN have had serious repercussions for Indigenous communities, whose land rights, cultural heritage, and local wisdom are frequently overlooked.

Furthermore, those who vocalize their dissent against government actions regarding land conflicts often face severe repercussions.

From January 2019 to March 2024, Amnesty International Indonesia documented at least eight incidents of attacks against Indigenous communities, resulting in approximately 90 victims subjected to criminalization, intimidation, and physical violence.

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