Mon, 27 Nov 2000

Inmate killed in prison

JAKARTA (JP): A 26-year-old convict at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta was killed on Friday by a fellow convict.

A police report disclosed on Sunday that Irfan, convicted for theft, died from head wounds.

The report said that the two prisoners had once fought with each other but had settled the dispute. The cause of their animosity was not known by prison guards.

Police are still investigating. (ylt)