Police named suspect for beating reporter

Police named suspect for beating reporter

BANDUNG: Three members of the riot police were declared suspects
in the assault on a photo journalist from leading local daily
Pikiran Rakyat during a violent student demonstration last month.

Bandung Police chief Snr. Comr. Hendra Sumana said the three
officers would be charged with minor assault, which carries a
maximum jail sentence of five years. The names of the suspects
were not released.

"We declared them suspects based on statements from 27 of our
colleagues and reporters who witnessed the incident," said Hendra
on Monday.

Pikiran Rakyat photo journalist Dudi Sugandi sustained
injuries to his head and right shoulder when police scuffled with
some 5,000 students during a protest on Feb. 25.

The suspects allegedly ignored Dudi's press card when it was
shown to them. They also seized his camera, which has still not
been returned. -- JP