Four die in latest Aceh violence

Four die in latest Aceh violence

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least four people have died, including
two alleged rebels of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), in separate
incidents which broke out in the North Aceh and Pidie regencies
on Saturday.

Police Special Operations deputy chief Supt. Yatim Suyatmo
said a GAM member identified as Abdul Kadir was shot dead in the
Kutamakmur district in North Aceh as he attempted to attack
patrolling policemen.

"Abdul attempted to throw a hand grenade to escape the
patrolling police officers in Kuta Makmur district," he was
quoted by Antara as saying.

Suyatmo said the other rebel, identified as M. Daud, was shot
in the Samudra Gedong district, North Aceh, while fleeing from
police who had ordered him to be searched.

Suyatmo added that the two residents who were killed were
accidentally shot in crossfire during a gunfight between GAM
members and security officers in the Mutiara district, Pidie
regency. (lup)