Donggala attack damages houses, a car

Donggala attack damages houses, a car

DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: A group of Tolu residents attacked
the neighboring subdistrict of Kotarindau on Sunday night, but no
fatalities were reported in the incident.

However, at least 12 houses and a Toyota Kijang van were
damaged as the angry Tolu residents pelted the houses and the car
with stones before fleeing the scene.

Surprised by the attack, the residents of Kotarindau were
unable to do much to defend their property. Before they could
seek revenge, hundreds of police officers were deployed to the
area in order to prevent the conflict from escalating.

The situation was still tense as of Sunday night as hundreds
of Kotarindau residents armed with machetes stood around in
groups guarding their neighborhood.

Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Aryanto Sutadi
visited the area and instructed his men to find the attackers
from Tulo subdistrict. Aryanto said that the conflict stemmed
from a minor understanding between youths from the two
subdistricts. -- JP