Cult members attacked

Cult members attacked

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Five members of an alleged cult are
currently under police protection after residents of their
village attacked them on Thursday night.

About 200 residents of Lemberang village, Sokaraja district,
went on a rampage wrecking at least one house in apparent disgust
at the teachings of the cult.

The cult's leader, Slamet Haryanto, was known to be teaching
his faith to residents at least once a week.

Devine Mandate, according to residents, required an entry fee
of Rp 27,000 to ensure a plot in heaven.

Through his teachings, Slamet, 42, promised serenity and peace
to his followers, who could buy additional plots in heaven for Rp
27,000 each.

However, several followers became disenchanted and the
faithful following soon turned into a vengeful mob.

Banyumas Police chief Lt. Col. Jhony Hutauruk confirmed that
Slamet and several of his colleagues were under police
protection.

"We're investigating the matter," he simply said. (45)