Police officer killed on duty

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A police officer died after being struck by a bus on Tuesday while chasing a crime suspect, a press report said yesterday.

The police officer, Jaramil Girsang, died from his injuries soon after being admitted to the hospital, the Antara news agency said.

Although the bus sped away after hitting the officer, it is unclear whether the driver was aware of the accident.

Police said they had knowledge of the driver's identity and the plate number of the bus.(31)