Men quizzed in incitement probe

Men quizzed in incitement probe

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police have been questioning several
people on suspicion of inciting others to riot in protest at
soaring prices, a report said Saturday.

Local military commander Col. H.M. Ali Fathan told Antara
yesterday that the authorities believed that among those under
questioning was the main instigator he identified as R.

The suspects were rounded up last Friday after an Idul Fitri
mass prayer in a soccer field while they were distributing
leaflets urging the congregation to riot.

The suspects claimed they got the leaflets from R, who was
then apprehended, Ali said.

He added that the authorities also suspect a hotel owner he
identified as IW of masterminding the instigation. (pan)