Suspected robbers shot on train

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)