Students protest rampant gambling

Students protest rampant gambling

SEMARANG, Central Java: Some 100 students of the Indonesian
Muslim Students Action Group (KAMMI) rallied in front of the
Provincial Legislative Council compound on Monday, demanding the
local administration and police eradicate rampant gambling
practices.

KAMMI coordinator Imam Marjuki said gambling activities have
been held in public places, while the police had failed to take
stern action against them.

"The police probably allow the activities to continue, while
the gambling eradication team, set up by local legislative
council, have failed to put an end to such practices even now
during the holy month of Ramadhan," Imam said.

He said people used all kinds of activities, such as a card
game togel, billiards and even water currents for gambling.

"They gamble in public areas, such as market places, bus
terminals, mosques and churches.

"What is worse is that there are some government officials,
military and police officers who back the gambling practices,"
Imam said. (har/lup)