PECATU, Bali — Two Saudi Arabian nationals have been arrested after three Indonesian men were stabbed during a disturbance outside a nightclub in Pecatu, South Kuta, police said.

The incident happened at around 2:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, after three foreign nationals were removed from the venue for allegedly disturbing other customers.

Bali Police spokesperson Senior Commissioner Ariasandy said that once outside, the group became involved in a dispute with several online motorcycle taxi drivers who were waiting for orders near the nightclub.

Police said the confrontation then escalated into violence, leaving three Indonesian men with stab wounds.

Two of the victims, identified by the initials JKN and EBG, work as online motorcycle taxi drivers. JKN suffered a stab wound to the right side of his abdomen, while EBG was wounded in the left side of his back.

A third victim, KD, who works as a security guard at a nearby hotel project, also suffered a stab wound to the left side of his back.

Police arrested two Saudi nationals identified as AMA, 29, and FMA, 35, over their suspected involvement in the incident.

Both men were taken to South Kuta Police Station for questioning as investigators work to establish the role of each individual and reconstruct the sequence of events.

Authorities have not yet disclosed what object or weapon was used in the stabbing.

Police are also continuing to examine witness statements and other evidence to determine whether any other individuals were involved.

The three injured men received medical treatment following the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the two Saudi nationals have not yet been tested in court.