Mob attack mars party meeting

Mob attack mars party meeting

CIANJUR, West Java: A group of men thronged a meeting of the
local branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
Perjuangan) late on Saturday, forcing a delay to the event.

Dozens of people clad in black and red suits suddenly attacked
the party's local headquarters and demanded the meeting be
halted, forcing provincial branch secretary Rudi Harsa Tanaya to
cut short his opening speech.

No injuries or fatalities were reported in the attack.

"The rioters looked vicious and smelt of alcohol. Four hours
after the attack the meeting continued," an eyewitness, Tami
said, as quoted by Antara.

Witnesses said some of the attackers were party members who
had been dismissed for misconduct.

The meeting continued under strict police control.(dja)