Gambling goes on despite protest<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Petty gambling activities continue in Pakuhaji,
\nTeluknaga and Kosambi districts in Tangerang despite repeated
\nprotests by locals.<\/p>\n
\"It has been protested several times, but the gambling
\nactivities are still going on although they are conducted
\ncovertly,\" Sulaiman, a local public figure, was quoted by Antara
\nas saying on Sunday.<\/p>\n
He said Tangerang Regent Agus Djunara's ban on the gambling --
\na kind of lottery named Pakong -- was to no avail.<\/p>\n
Local people have appealed to the organizer to stop the
\ngambling, especially during the Ramadhan fasting month. \"We have
\nbecome tired of trying to get them to stop, even though we have
\nheld protests at the regency office and the regency's legislative
\ncouncil,\" Sulaiman said.<\/p>\n
He believed the gambling would continue because of the backing
\nof particular officials.<\/p>\n
The Tangerang regent formerly instructed both district and
\nsubdistrict heads to close down any places selling gambling
\ncoupons.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, head of the Tangerang police precinct, Lt. Col.
\nPudji Hartanto Iskandar, said his personnel would not hesitate to
\ntake stern actions against those involved in the gambling,
\nregardless of their backing.<\/p>\n
\"We will not tolerate any person behind the gambling
\nactivities. If they are arrested, we will process them in line
\nwith the existing regulations,\" Pudji was quoted by Antara as
\nsaying.<\/p>\n
The lottery coupons sell for Rp 1,000 to Rp 2,000 each.
\nHousewives are among the many buyers. (hhr)<\/p>",
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