Miffed miners beat mom, son

Miffed miners beat mom, son

BOGOR (JP): Seven illegal gold miners from the Pongkor
mountain site allegedly assaulted a 50-year-old woman and her 30-
year-old son after they were barred from using the family's pond
near Nanggung on Tuesday.

From the Karya Bhakti Bogor Hospital, Sarinam and Umay told
reporters on Wednesday that the attack occurred after the men
were requested not to wash their rocks and soil in the pond near
Cikaniki River.

"My son and I approached and politely told them that the pond
was ours and they should not use it without our permission,"
Sarinam said.

The men insulted them and began a frenzied attack, the elderly
woman recalled.

Their neighbors could not intervene because the suspects
threatened them. The men entered Sarinam's house and vandalized
her property.

The group eventually allowed relatives to take the injured
pair to the hospital.

Surinam identified her attackers as Juni, Juhata, Sumanta,
Juhadi, Junamat, Arman and Suherma.

Relatives remained too frightened on Wednesday to return to
their homes due to the fear of reprisals.

"We have not told the police about this because of their
threats," Surinam said.

An officer of the Leuwiliang police subprecinct confirmed he
was unaware of the incident.

"We will look into the matter immediately," Maj. Arista said.
(24/ylt)