Release of community leader demanded

Fri, 01 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

PEKANBARU, Riau: Hundreds of residents of West Bangkinang in
Kampar descended on Riau Police Headquarters on Thursday,
demanding the release of their community leader.

Hamzah Yunus had been detained since Wednesday, along with his
son, Marhalim, and his driver, Yusri.

Hamzah was detained for questioning for allegedly seizing
cranes and other heavy equipment belonging to state plantation
company PTPN V. Hamzah seized the equipment after a prolonged
dispute between him and the company over the ownership of 2,000
hectares of land in West Bangkinang. "They are being questioned
as witnesses and not suspects," said Riau Police spokesman Adj.
Sr. Comr. Pandiangan. -- JP

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