1,500 troops pulled out of Poso

1,500 troops pulled out of Poso

PALU, Central Sulawesi: A group of unidentified people attacked the provincial branch office of the United Development Party of Reform (PPPR) early on Friday morning, leaving its front windows shattered.

The incident took place at 3 a.m. local time when the attackers stoned the office established two months ago and located on Jl. Veteran in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

The perpetrators remained unidentified. But minutes after the stoning at least three people riding on a Yamaha RX King motorcycle were seen fleeing from the scene, according to eye witnesses.

"We have reported the case to police for investigation," PPPR activist Kisran Sinula said.

The attack was believed to be linked with Wednesday's boycott by at least six local PPPR leaders of the inauguration of the new party's provincial executive board.

The six leaders were accused of foiling a visit by PPPR leader Zainuddin M.Z. to swear in the Central Sulawesi party board of patrons. --Antara