A tragic incident occurred in South Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, on July 29, resulting in the fatal assault of 60-year-old Asgim Irianto.
According to Assistant Police Commissioner Maria Marpaung, Irianto was allegedly killed by his neighbor, 45-year-old Parlindungan Siregar.
The motive behind the attack is believed to be Siregar’s growing frustration with Irianto’s repeated questions about his marital status.
Witnesses reported that Siregar arrived at Irianto’s residence armed with a piece of wood and suddenly attacked him.
Despite Irianto’s attempt to flee, Siregar pursued him and delivered a fatal blow to his head. The assault continued until other residents intervened and stopped Siregar.
Irianto was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Siregar was arrested shortly after the attack and is currently facing charges for murder.
The police are investigating the incident, and authorities suspect that the motive behind the violence was linked to Siregar’s irritation over Irianto’s repeated inquiries about his marital status.
