Masked mobs torch kiosks, discotheque

Masked mobs torch kiosks, discotheque

BOGOR (JP): A group of 100 masked-men brandishing sharp
weapons and wooden sticks raided and burned nine dimly lit kiosks
and a discotheque at Kampung Kemang and Kampung Kirey at noon
Sunday.

According to witnesses, the reason for the attack remains
unclear as the kiosks only sell drinks, including alcoholic
beverages, to their customers.

No fatalities were reported in the fray as losses in the
incident were still being calculated.

Witnesses said the incident started around 10:30 a.m. when the
armed gang, disguised in Ninja-style shawls, raided eight kiosks
in Kampung Kirey and burned two motorbikes parked in front.

"They carried machetes, sickles and thick wooden bats and they
also looted five television sets from the kiosks before setting
them on fire," a local named Ahin said.

From Kampung Kirey, the group moved to Viva Yuli discotheque
about 100 meters away from the first scene. The mob burned the
discotheque, band equipment and sound system.

The mob also attacked Kemang Indah kiosks next to the
discotheque.

Yusuf, the owner of Kemang Indah kiosks, said the unidentified
gang was probably instigated by "jealousy and negative
sentiment."

Locals only managed to put out the fire at around 1 p.m.

Due to the arson, traffic congestion became a big problem,
especially in Parung and Semplak area of Bogor, where queues of
vehicles stretched at least seven kilometers.

The case is being handled by Semplak Police subprecinct.
(21/edt)