Anyer traders enraged by demolition

Anyer traders enraged by demolition

JAKARTA: Around 300 traders in Anyer market, Banten, reacted angrily after their kiosks were damaged by the local administration early on Thursday.

The traders burned tires in the street passing through the market, preventing motorists from going to and from Anyer, a tourist resort in the province.

Security personnel were deployed to clear the blockade but were forced to withdraw after failing to disperse hundreds of traders blocking the road.

The local administration demolished the kiosks in an attempt to make traders move to a new market.

Many shops near the scene closed, fearing major rioting.

The traders said they declined to move to the new market because they could not afford to buy the kiosks, which are being offered at a price of Rp 11 million. --Antara