Suspect shaman killed by mob

Suspect shaman killed by mob

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hundreds of people ran amok and
mobbed to death a 40-year-old man suspected of being a shaman
here on Sunday evening.

"Police have detained 20 people over the incident. We will not
release them even though their fellow villagers are demanding
their release," Banyumas Police chief Lt. Col. Imam Basuki said
on Monday.

Two eyewitnesses, Abrori, 50, and Teguh Santoso, 30, stated
that hundreds of people gathered at 7:30 p.m. in front of the
alleged shaman's house and began pelting it with stones before
attacking it.

Abrori said residents were angry at the man, Pujianto, because
he had committed adultery and was believed to be a shaman.
(45/dja)