18 injured in Yogyakarta clash

Mon, 11 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

YOGYAKARTA: At least 18 people were injured on Sunday when a
clash broke out between local supporters of the United
Development Party (PPP) and residents.

Yogyakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Toto Sunyoto
said the skirmish occurred along Jl. Mataram.

"Two of the 18 people are now being treated at Muhammadiyah
Hospital for serious injuries, while the remaining 16 are being
detained at the city police station," Toto said.

Toto said the violence occurred as hundreds of PPP supporters
were returning home from a party gathering in Bantul regency. The
officer said a group of local residents became angry after the
PPP supporters hurled what they felt were taunts at them.

Witnesses said the clash began when local residents attempted
to block off their neighborhoods to prevent the PPP supporters
from passing through the area. (44)

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