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)