PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan asked regional officials at the sub-district level to increase attention to environmental conditions and security following the assault at Caringin Market which killed two people.

The incident occurred on Saturday (24/10/2026) afternoon and resulted in two people dying and one other victim suffering serious injuries.

Farhan emphasized that public safety must be a shared concern, including when residents carry out work activities.

"We want to ensure that the safety of Bandung City residents must always be our shared priority," he said.

Farhan expressed his deep condolences over the death of two residents who were known to be from RW 02 and RW 03, Babakan Ciparay Subdistrict.

"Allow me and the entire City Government to express our deepest condolences to the two victims of the assault in Caringin on Saturday night, who were our residents in RW 2 and RW 3, Babakan Ciparay Subdistrict," said Farhan.

He invited the public to pray for the two victims who died so that they would find the best place in the sight of Allah SWT, and that the families left behind would be given strength and fortitude.

"And of course we all pray that all his sins will be forgiven for the deceased, that his deeds of worship will be accepted and that he will receive the most noble place in the sight of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. And we pray that the family left behind will be steadfast and strong in facing the trials," he said.

The Bandung City Government also provides attention to victims who are still undergoing treatment in hospital.

Farhan expressed his appreciation to the National Alms Agency (Baznas) and BPJS Employment for providing assistance and compensation to the victims, including the injured victims being treated at Hasan Sadikin Hospital.

"For this reason, we also express our appreciation to Baznas and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan for providing assistance and compensation to the victims, including the injured victims who are currently being treated at Hasan Sadikin Hospital because they have to undergo major surgery," said Farhan.

He hopes that the victims who are still undergoing treatment can recover quickly and return to their normal activities.

"We pray that the victims who are still injured can recover quickly and return to their activities," he said.

Based on information gathered, the attack at Caringin Market involved dozens of people. Fikri Ramadhan (22) died at the scene after being attacked by around 30 people.

Two of his friends, Tisna (37) and Agus Safari (34), were also victims. Tisna was reported to be in critical condition before he died, while Agus suffered serious injuries.

(Bandung City Communications and Information Service/bhf)