PK supporters hospitalized

PK supporters hospitalized

BANDUNG, West Java: Ten supporters of the Justice Party (PK)
were taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit by a hazardous
substance thrown by supporters of other parties.

The PK supporters reported headaches and said they almost
vomited, and were given first aid before being taken to Hasan
Sadikin hospital.

The PK supporters were heading to the Padjadjaran Stadium
when, on Jl. Surapati, they passed supporters of the Republican
Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
Perjuangan).

Witnesses said a cigarette package filled with powder was
thrown from the crowd. Other witnesses said it was a can which
emitted gas. Medical staff identified the symptoms as similar to
that from the effects of tear gas.

Police are investigating the case. (43)