Student, police clash claims life

Student, police clash claims life

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A man who was hit during an overnight
clash between police and proindependence students died in
hospital on Thursday, officials said.

Philipus Murib, 30, died after intensive treatment for
abdominal bleeding, a paramedic at Jayapura General Hospital
said.

Antara news agency said Philipus was attending a seminar on
Wednesday when students from Cendrawasih University began
ransacking tents set up by organizers of a discussion on regional
autonomy on the campus.

At least nine policemen guarding the venue were injured in the
fray.

Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Daud Sihombing was quoted
by the news agency as saying that Philipus had been taken to
police headquarters next to the venue of the seminar for safety
reasons.

The victim was later taken to hospital after he complained of
stomach pains, officer Daud said, adding that he had suffered
from recurring malaria. (edt)