Dispute between residents studied

Police are currently investigating causes behind perennial disputes between two groups of residents in Kwitang in Central Jakarta.

Speaking to reporters here yesterday, City Police chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto said that he hoped to determine the source and finally put an end to the disputes between Pasir and Kwitang residents.

The latest dispute between the two neighbors led to the death of a sailor on Sunday. The victim was apparently stabbed and later incinerated by at least 15 residents in the Kwitang neighborhood. Seven of the suspects were arrested shortly after the incident.

Hindarto stated that Central Jakarta police are handling the case and taking it very seriously. (bsr)