House attacked after flag removed

House attacked after flag removed

JAKARTA (JP): A mob pelted stones at a house belonging to the
head of Gintung village in Mauk district in Tangerang late
Tuesday after its owner tore down a Golkar flag hoisted near the
residence, a police officer said.

City police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis identified the
house owner on Wednesday as Asep Nawawi, 40.

"Earlier in the afternoon Asep tore down a Golkar flag which
had been hoisted in front of his house," Lubis said, referring to
the ruling party.

No details were available about why Asep tore down the flag.

A few hours later a group of at least 20 young men marched to
Asep's house and asked him to explain why he tore down the flag.

When Asep tried to contact security personnel at about 10:30
p.m., the mob stoned the house, causing damage to the roof and
windows.

After damaging the house, the mob reportedly dispersed
peacefully.

Lubis said no arrests were made in the attack and the case was
being investigated by the police. (emf)