Locals protect elected regent

Locals protect elected regent

PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The rally to protest the election
of the new Kapuas Hulu regent continued on Monday, but no
violence was reported.

Eight members of the local legislature still stayed for
protection at the local military headquarters following
Saturday's attack by local residents who accused the legislators
of accepting bribes in exchange for their vote for Abang Tambul
Husin.

Abang, the current legislative speaker, denied the allegations
and said the election was fair.

"All 25 councillors cast their ballots according to the
rules," Abang said as quoted by Antara.

On Saturday, a mob burned three cars and damaged the meeting
room inside the legislative building of the regency situated 861
kilometers away from here.

Security personnel remained at full alert on Monday and kept a
close watch over Abang's house.(08)