Protests mark accountability report

Protests mark accountability report

BATANG, Central Java: Opponents and supporters of Batang
Regent Bambang Bintoro gathered at the City Council building on
Tuesday to express their views on the regent's accountability
report.

Police from the small town on the northern coast of Central
Java had to request additional officers from the neighboring
towns of Pemalang and Pekalongan to avoid clashes between
opponents and supporters of the regent.

The demonstration backed up traffic along the busy north-coast
highway for several hours. Batang Police had to redirect vehicles
to alternative route.

Despite the protests, the accountability report was accepted
by the councillors. -- Antara