Eight suspects shot in Cirebon

Eight suspects shot in Cirebon

CIREBON, West Java: Local police shot eight alleged criminals who are suspected to have committed numerous crimes in Sumber village over the weekend in the process of arresting them.

None of the injuries incurred were deemed to be life- threatening.

The eight suspects, identified only as Ae, Bd, KH, GB, UJ, DI, OE and PO, were shot while apparently attempting to resist arrest.

Adj. Sr. Comr. Ricardo Hutauruk, chief of the Sumber Police Precinct, said that the eight had been the police's number one target since they were suspected of frequently being involved in many alleged robberies in the subdistrict.

"They will be brought to court (after medical treatment) and punished in line with the crimes they have committed," he said here on Monday

He added that the police would remain steadfast against criminals in order to maintain the security and public order on the eve of Idul Fitri and Christmas. --Antara