Office assistant murdered

Office assistant murdered

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Amir, alias Lili, 22, who worked as
an office assistant for the Independent Journalists Alliance
(AJI), was stabbed to death on Wednesday by an unidentified man
in the AJI office on Jl. Serigala.

Herman Hafsyah, an eyewitness, said he was in shock after
witnessing the murder of Amir, who was hired by AJI six months
ago.

"A man entered the office and stabbed Amir. He then dragged
Amir to the fence in front of the building and left the victim
there," Herman said.

Herman said he contacted a number of AJI members before
rushing Amir to Labuwang Baji Hospital. Amir died shortly after
arriving in the hospital.

"We deeply regret that the doctors were slow in giving care to
Amir. They treated Amir only after the secretary-general of the
Makassar branch of AJI, Jupriadi, called the chairman of the
Makassar chapter of the Indonesian Medical Association, Idrus
Paturusi," said Herman.

The police have questioned a number of people over the killing
but the motive for the attack remains unknown. (27/sur)