Mon, 07 Apr 1997

Leaflets attack President Soeharto

PALU, Central Sulawesi: Anonymous pamphlets urging people to boycott next month's election and discrediting President Soeharto have been circulated here.

"We will take action against those found responsible for the leaflets," Central Sulawesi internal security agency Col. Bambang said yesterday.

Bambang said circulating such leaflets is a crime that deserves punishment.

The pamphlets have been found in public places, such as shopping centers and schools, Antara reported.

The authorities have also been investigating graffiti which conveyed the same messages as the pamphlets. (pan)