Policeman stabbed to death in Medan

Policeman stabbed to death in Medan

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Donald Simanjuntak, a police corporal in
Percut Sei Tuan district here, was stabbed to death in a robbery
on Friday.

Lt. Col. Amrin Karim, the spokesman for the North Sumatra
Provincial Police, said over the weekend that Simanjuntak was
killed while riding his motorcycle in a village in the district.

Two brothers, identified as Hasrul Siregar and Hendrik
Siregar, allegedly stopped the officer and asked him for a ride.

"Moments after they got on (the motorcycle), Hasrul pulled a
cable around Simanjuntak's neck from behind while Hendrik stabbed
him with a knife," he said.

Police believe the motive behind the killing was robbery.

The two suspects were captured only hours after the incident
and are being detained for further questioning. (21)