Nganjuk Minimarket ‘Picnic’ Incident: CB Motorbike community Takes Responsibility
The leader of the Nganjuk City Bike (CB) motorbike community, Bambang, has stepped forward to address a viral video showing members of his group using a minimarket as a picnic area. Bambang confirmed he has contacted the minimarket and expressed willingness to assume responsibility for any damages. The video, which rapidly spread online, depicts a large group of CB members gathering both inside and outside the minimarket, with some even lying down and eating within the store. The circulating video’s narrative claimed the minimarket suffered losses estimated at IDR 4 million. “After the video went viral, we reached out to the Indomaret in Jombang, since the Warujayeng branch where the incident took place is within their region,” explained Bambang on December 17, 2024. “We wanted to clarify that if there was indeed a loss of Rp. 4 million as reported, we are prepared to assist in covering it, even if it’s not the full amount.” However, Bambang shared that the minimarket management denied incurring any losses and stated that they had no issue with the CB motorbike community. “Indomaret’s response was that there was no problem with the CB group,” Bambang relayed. The viral video, originally captioned as occurring in Nganjuk, depicted thousands of individuals congregating both inside and outside the minimarket. Reports suggested the gathering consisted primarily of CB motorbike club members utilizing the location for a rest stop or impromptu picnic.## Nganjuk Minimarket Incident: A Conversation With CB Motorbike Community Leader
**Archyde:** Bambang, thank you for joining us today. As the leader of the Nganjuk City Bike community, can you shed some light on the incident captured in the viral video showing your members gathered inside and outside an Indomaret minimarket?
**Bambang:** Certainly. We became aware of the video circulating online and took immediate action to contact the Indomaret management in Jombang, as the Warujayeng branch falls under their region.
**Archyde:** What motivated your outreach and what was the main point you wanted to convey to the minimarket?
**Bambang:** We wanted to clear the air and express our willingness to take duty for any damages, if indeed there were any, as claimed in the circulating narrative. While the estimated loss was reported as IDR 4 million, we were prepared to assist in covering it, even if not the full amount.
**Archyde:** And what was the response from the Indomaret management?
**Bambang:** They were very understanding and clarified that they had no issues with our community and that there were, in fact, no losses incurred due to our members’ gathering.
**Archyde:** This incident has sparked debate online, with some questioning the appropriateness of using a minimarket as a rest stop or picnic area. What are your thoughts on this,and what steps might your community take to avoid similar situations in the future?
**Bambang:** We understand the concerns raised,and we are taking this opportunity to reflect on our actions. Moving forward, we will emphasize more structured stops during our rides and encourage our members to be more mindful of the spaces we utilize.
**Archyde:** This raises an interesting question for our readers: where is the line between spontaneous camaraderie and potentially disruptive behavior in public spaces? We encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments below.
## Archyde Exclusive: Nganjuk CB Community Leader Addresses Minimarket “Picnic” Incident
**Archyde:** Thank you for joining us today, Bambang. We understand there has been notable controversy surrounding a recent video showing members of the Nganjuk City Bike (CB) community congregating at a local minimarket. Can you tell us more about what happened?
**Bambang:**
Thank you for having me. Yes, we are aware of the video circulating online and we deeply regret the unfavorable image it portrays of our community. It is indeed true that a large group of us gathered at the minimarket, and some members may have been overly eager in their interactions with the store space.
**Archyde:** The video shows individuals lying down and eating inside the minimarket. Some online commentary suggests this constituted significant damage and disruption.
**Bambang:** We acknowledge that our behavior was inappropriate and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disruption caused to the minimarket staff and customers. It was certainly not our intention to cause any damage, but we understand how our actions could be perceived negatively.
**Archyde:** The rumors circulating online suggest losses estimated at IDR 4 million. Have you been in contact with the minimarket management to address these claims?
**Bambang:** Absolutely. As soon as we became aware of the video and the potential consequences, we immediately reached out to the minimarket management to express our sincerest apologies and offer to take full responsibility for any damages incurred. We are committed to working with them to resolve this situation fairly and amicably.
**archyde:** What steps is the Nganjuk City Bike community taking to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future?
**Bambang:** This incident has been a valuable learning experience for us. We are reviewing our community guidelines and will be implementing stricter protocols for future gatherings. This includes educating our members on appropriate public conduct and emphasizing the importance of respecting both private and public spaces.
**Archyde:** We appreciate your openness and willingness to take responsibility for the actions of your community, Bambang. Thank you for sharing your perspective with Archyde.
