Poisoned food contains cyanide

Poisoned food contains cyanide

JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on
Friday that the forensic test found traces of cyanide in the food
distributed in the anti-Sutiyoso's demonstrations during
Wednesday's gubernatorial election.

"We found some cyanide and we need to further examine the food
containers. We expect people to provide some information
regarding the case," Da'i said, adding that the police were still
in the dark about who was behind the incident.

Fifteen people fell to the ground after they ate snacks given
by an unknown man. They were taken to the Cipto Mangunkusumo
public hospital but were later sent home after receiving medical
treatment.

At least 25 other demonstrators were injured during clash with
the security officers who hit them with rubber bullets and shots
of tear gas and water cannons.

Da'i's statement was in contrast to the earlier statement from
Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara, who said the
poison was simply laxative pills.--JP