Loggers fight, one dies

KOTABARU, South Kalimantan: Two local residents of Timur Laut island fought over a log near Kemasan forest here on Wednesday, with one of them losing his life.

Andud, 30, was found dead with severe stab wounds after the clash with Saiful, 25, who remains unconscious at a local hospital.

The police were forced to tighten security at the hospital as Andud's family threatened to kill Saiful out of revenge.

According to Usman, Saiful's uncle, his nephew and Andud clashed following a dispute over possession of a log. Saipul had accused Andud of stealing his log. -- Antara