Party followers in internal dispute

Party followers in internal dispute

PURWAKARTA, West Java: A clash erupted here on Monday between
members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
Perjuangan), making the road linking Jakarta and Bandung
impassable.

A journalist from Pikiran Rakyat daily, Nurjaman, was
reportedly beaten up during the melee.

By late afternoon two large trucks along with a wrecked car
and motorcycle were still blocking Jl. Veteran, the main route
used by people traveling between Jakarta and Bandung through
Purwakarta.

The reason for the fracas, which erupted in the early morning,
remains unclear.

Antara reported that police continue to be on alert for
further trouble between the various factions of PDI Perjuangan.

Local traffic police chief Maj. Latief condemned the incident,
saying it crippled public activities. (dja)