Former village head killed

KENDAL, Central Java: A former village head was killed and 14 homes were destroyed in a riot during a village election in Margorejo in the Cepiring district here.

Several recent village head elections in Central Java have similarly ended in violence.

Kendal Police chief Lt. Col. Saiful Bahri said police were investigating the incident.

The victim, Fauzi, 50, was believed to have been killed in his home. He had led protests against the installment of his rival, Wasono Lestari, as village head. Wasono won the election two months ago.

About 100 supporters of Fauzi sought revenge but failed to find Wasono, Saiful said. (har)