Mimika — The Mimika Baru Sector Police (Miru) revealed the motive behind the stabbing carried out by YH against the victim, Dias Ardiansyah Wakum, on Sunday (September 21, 2025) at around 02:30 a.m. WIT on Jalan Busiri, Jalur IV, Otomona Village, Mimika Baru District, Central Papua Province. The case was triggered by a love affair.
The Chief of Mimika Baru Police, Police Adjunct Commissioner (AKP) Putut Yudha Pratama, explained that YH was jealous after learning that his former girlfriend, identified as M, was in a relationship with the victim.
“The motive was a romantic relationship,” AKP Putut stated during a press conference at the Mimika Baru Police headquarters on Monday (September 22, 2025).
He further added that the victim and witness M were only dating and had no formal marital bond. “They were just in a relationship, not officially bound. The suspect himself was the ex-boyfriend of witness M,” he clarified.
According to AKP Putut, the suspect was arrested on Sunday morning at around 07:15 a.m. WIT without resistance. At the time of the incident, YH was also under the influence of alcohol.
“At the time of the stabbing, it is true that the suspect was under the influence of liquor,” the Police Chief emphasized.
During the press conference, when questioned by the Police Chief, YH admitted his regret over the act.
“I regret it,” he said briefly.
