Missing motorists found dead

AMBON, Maluku: The remains of two men who have been missing since a mob attacked motorists in the Batu Merah area here on Thursday were found on Saturday.

The body of Yan Watimenna was found floating in the water just off Tantui in Teluk Ambon Baguala, while Yusuf Anakotapari was found dead at a beach in Nusaniwe district, some three kilometers away from where the first victim was found.

"Their bodies bore wounds from blunt objects," said chief of Ambon and Lease Island Police Adj. Chief Comr. Hasanuddin.

The two were riding on a motorcycle on Thursday when they were attacked by a mob.

Police are still investigating the case.(49/edt)