Golkar official accused in beating

Golkar official accused in beating

WAMENA, Irian Jaya: About 100 residents in Jayawijaya regency
held a demonstration in Sinakma, Hubikosi village, to demand that
the chairman of the local Golkar Party chapter take
responsibility for allegedly beating up a villager.

Wamena parish priest John Ph. Saklil told The Jakarta Post the
demonstration led by Yemius Miage was held on the grounds of the
regional legislative council.

Antara had reported from Wamena that Golkar chairman and head
of the regional council Budiman Kogeya beat a local, Lari Kogeya,
for building a traditional house (honai) on his land, injuring
Lari's right hand. Another local, Inapelek Pase, also was beaten.
His left hand and two ribs were reportedly broken. (34)