Beware rumors, say military

Beware rumors, say military

JAMBI, Jambi: The military called on local students of Islamic
boarding schools to be careful of rumors spread to create
hostility between people of different religions.

Local military chief Col. Istarto Subagio said Islamic
students should be critical of the rumors that often circulate in
the society.

"Rumors meant to undermine national unity abound and the
public should not be easily agitated," he told about 340 students
of Islamic boarding schools in a breaking of the fast Wednesday
night.

He also called on the students to help overcome the problem of
juvenile delinquency in Jambi, Antara reported.

Late last year, religious mob violence torched dozens of
churches and shops belonging to people of Chinese descent in West
and East Java. (pan)