PLN attacked for blackout

TANGERANG (JP): About 30 residents of Sepatan subdistrict in Tangerang attacked on Tuesday evening the office of state electric company PLN on Jl. Raya Mauk, following two power blackouts that occurred during the day.

Residents pelted stones at the office, breaking several windows and glass doors, Sepatan Police chief Insp. Sumardi said.

They told the police they were upset because PLN did not respond to reports of blackouts in their area.

"That's why the residents were angry and attacked the office," Sumardi said, adding that none of the attackers were detained.

The blackouts occurred between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.(41)