Firecracker victims

Firecracker victims

From Kompas

The Mental Hospital in Grogol was the first casualty of firecrackers to herald in the new year. Fortunately, the firecrackers did not cause any fatalities and only grazed a building. Will this situation continue until more serious accidents occur?

We appeal to the relevant security services to curb firecracker games. The public is tired of promises that action will be taken in regard to the problem regardless of rank, status or position.

Firecrackers could develop into a blazing fire, a sensitive person might die of shock, heart patients could have a heart attack or stroke because of the loud sound of the explosives.

We implore once again the authorities' attention and stern action in the matter. We do not need promises. Exercise the prevailing regulations to prevent firecracker accidents before it is too late.

TRI SUADJI

Jakarta