Bombing suspects caught in Madura

Bombing suspects caught in Madura

JAKARTA: Arrests have been made of two suspects in a car
bombing that killed three and left five others injured in
Pamekasan island in Madura on Saturday, Antara reported.

Lt. Col. Wahyudi, chief of the Pamekasan police precinct, said
Sunday that the two suspects, now detained at the police
precinct, were M, 30, and S, 45, both from Pamekasan regency.

Questioning was expected to reveal possible motivation for the
bombing and the possibility of others' involvement, Wahyudi said.

The bombing occurred when the victims were returning by
minibus after visiting their fellow villager in Sampang who was
being treated at the Pamekasan General Hospital.

Fatalities were identified as Zainal Fatah, 30, an elementary
school teacher, Murakib, 20, and Damanhuri, 48. The village head
of Terrak, Muhammad Said, was among the survivors.

Wahyudi said that dozens of security personnel had been
stationed in Terrak, the victims' village, to avoid possible
reprisals against the suspects' families.

"We hope that the victims' families can endure their suffering
and not seek revenge against the suspects and their families
because it will make the situation worse," he said. (rms)