Soldier held for exploding grenade

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A soldier is currently being detained after he accidentally exploded a grenade while on leave last month near his parents' home in Metro-Kibang, Central Lampung.

Col. C. Simbolon, commander of the Garuda Hitam military command, said the 19-year-old soldier, identified only as Her, did not set off the grenade intentionally.

But Simbolon would not discount the possibility that Her, who is posted in Central Java, might be sanctioned for negligence.

"He might also be tried in a military court if evidence is found that he committed a crime," he added.

Antara reported that Her had accidentally brought the grenade back home with him. (mds)