Buskers killed by angry drivers

Buskers killed by angry drivers

WONOSOBO, Central Java: One street singer died and three
others are in a coma after they were assaulted by a group of
public transportation drivers on a street between Purworejo and
Saputan villages, Antara reported Thursday.

The dead victim was identified as Eva Vagitus, 23, while the
other three, Indra Saputra, 23, Mufid, 24 and Roni, 24, were
admitted to Wonosobo General Hospital for severe injuries.

The incident occurred when the street singers reportedly
extorted money from a bus passenger named Istikomah.

The bus drivers then gathered and searched for the street
singers, brandishing weapons and assaulting the four singers.

The case is being handled by Wonosobo Police. (edt)