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.