128 protesters held in Kalabahi

128 protesters held in Kalabahi

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Alor Regency Police in
Kalabahi arrested on Thursday night 128 people who were
protesting against newly elected Regent Ans Takalapeta and Deputy
Regent Abraham Maukala.

Alor Police chief Sr. Adj. Comr. Isac Borel confirmed the
arrests in Kupang on Friday, and said police were still
questioning the suspects.

He said the protest began at 8 p.m on Thursday. Soon after the
protest started, protesters occupied the Alor legislative council
over the outcome of the recent election of regent and deputy
regent.

In the election, Ans and Abraham received 15 of the 23 votes
from the Alor legislative council.

After the protesters refused to leave the building, the police
moved in and began to make arrests.

The protesters alleged that the recent election was tainted by
money politics. -- Antara