Suspected robbers shot on train

SURABAYA: Police have shot two alleged robbers for resisting arrest on Argobromo Anggrek executive train heading for Surabaya from Jakarta.

Surabaya Police chief Sr. Supt. Sri Kresno said on Monday the suspects, identified as Aji Rahmanto, 27, and Santoso, 30, were shot in their leg and chest in the early hours of Thursday after they tried to attack the police with sharp weapons. Kresno did not specify the weapons.

Police seized from the two East Jakarta residents Rp 40 million in cash belonging to a passenger also named Santoso.

Kresno said the suspects took the money when most passengers were asleep. A passing train conductor, however, spotted the midnight robber and called the special police assigned to guard the train.

The two suspects arrived here on Monday after receiving medical treatment in Kendal, Central Java. (nur)