Reporters in case of mistaken identity

Reporters in case of mistaken identity

BOLMONG, North Sulawesi: Reporters covering the People's
Sovereignty Party (PDR) were overwhelmed by party supporters who
demanded they give up their vests.

Supporters mistook the journalists for PDR executives because
the reporters' vests were red, the predominant color of the
party's symbol.

Reporters had their work cut out for them explaining that the
vests were neither a gift from the party nor were they available
to the supporters of the party, which is often accused of playing
money politics.

Some reporters said they were so frightened that they were
relieved when the fray ended without incident, Antara reported.