Man killed by extortionists

TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A man was stabbed to death after refusing to yield to extortionists' demands for money after he was caught making out with his girlfriend in the town's central park.

A group of hoodlums caught Kiking Kurniawan, 25, and his 20- year-old girlfriend Supriati in Taman Hutan Kota on Monday, Tangerang Police said.

Residents have complained that the park, once the pride of the town, has become unsafe after a series of robberies and extortions.

Tangerang Police said they are also investigating the death of 25-year-old Mujid, who was reported to have been electrocuted at his home while trying to repair an electric fan Monday.

Mujid, a worker at shoe manufacturer PT Panarub, was discovered by a friend. He died later at Tangerang General Hospital. (41/ind)