Man killed for suspicious behavior

Man killed for suspicious behavior

SALATIGA, Central Java: A man suspected of stealing one
kilogram of green beans was mobbed to death on Wednesday by local
residents in Bandungan village, an officer said on Friday.

Salatiga Precinct Police chief Supt. Satria said the police
had questioned two witnesses to murder of 42-year-old Pardi.

"The incident happened when a farmer, identified as Toat, saw
Pardi in his garden and suspected that Pardi was there to steal
his crops. The farmer then yelled thief...thief..., which
immediately assembled local residents and triggered the assault,"
he said.

Satria said that the police would continue the investigation
as there was a possibility that Pardi was not in the garden to
steal Toat's green beans. (har/lup)