Navy practices helping riot victims

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy is currently conducting integrated training exercises to handle the evacuation of and first aid for riot victims in Jakarta, in anticipation of possible riots around the June 7 general election and the General Assembly Sessions.

The one week of exercises, which began last Thursday, involves at least 64 medical practitioners, a helicopter and several ambulances, the Navy said in a statement made available to The Jakarta Post.

The exercise was jointly organized by all elements of the Navy, including the marine corps.

The exercises reviewed actions to be taken in the event of the outbreak of massive riots, with victims suffering from tear gas inhalation, burns, broken bones and bullet wounds. (emf)