Bayu Marhaenjati – A brawl between members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police at a Depok, West Java, karaoke bar left two Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers injured and a soldier hospitalized with severe head wounds, police said.

The brawl started when Second Brig. Sugandi, of the Kelapa Dua Brimob, and another officer were reportedly jumped by four members of the TNI in the bar area of Venus Karaoke, in Depok Town Square, late Friday night. Four other Brimob members then entered the fray, according to the Jakarta Police.

Sugandi was stabbed in the stomach during the fight. Another police officer, Second. Brig. William, was slashed on his left hand. Both were admitted to nearby hospitals. Second Seargant Cholil, of the Ciluer Kostrad, suffered serious head wounds and was admitted to Gatot Subroto Military Hospital for treatment.

Local police have been in contact with the military to investigate the flight. Depok Police deputy chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Irwan told the state-run Antara News Agency that a motive was still unknown.

Violent altercations between police and the military have occurred with alarming frequency since the two security forces were split in 1999.