C. Java villages in tense standoff<\/p>\n
SEMARANG: About 500 residents of Karangsari village in Kendal
\nhave fled their homes, saying they fear reprisals from Bandengan
\nresidents, who saw three of their neighbors killed and 17 others
\ninjured on Sunday in a grenade blast.<\/p>\n
A group of Bandengan villagers vandalized and torched on
\nMonday night two fishing boats belonging to Karangsari people.
\nThe action was provoked by the action of First Sgt. Kartono, who
\nopened fire and threw a grenade at a crowd in a fish market in
\nBandengan. Kartono is married to a Karangsari resident.<\/p>\n
"The situation remains tense as warring groups from the two
\nvillages are prepared to attack each other, causing many people
\nto seek refuge," Kendal military district commander Lt. Col.
\nHadito said.<\/p>\n
Hadito said the security authorities were trying to settle the
\nmatter peacefully. Kartono was apprehended on Monday and was
\nundergoing questioning, Hadito said.<\/p>\n
Speculations have been rife that Kartono tossed the grenade to
\ntake revenge against Bandengan people who allegedly attacked on
\nSaturday his father-in-law's house. (har\/edt)<\/p>",
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