Third bomber tried for Xmas bombings

Third bomber tried for Xmas bombings

BANDUNG: Prosecutors here on Thursday demanded a life sentence
for Iqbal, 40, a suspect in the Christmas Eve bombings.

Prosecutors said the defendant, also known as Aceng Didin, was
guilty of violating Emergency Law No. 12/1951 and Article 51 of
the Criminal Code for illegally using explosives.

Prosecutors maintained that based on witnesses' testimony and
other evidence it was clear that Iqbal had planned the bombing of
several churches in Bandung on Christmas Eve.

The bombs however exploded at their place of storage, killing
four people, before they could be placed at the targeted
churches.

Two other suspects in the case have already been convicted to
nine years in jail.

The court is due to convene again on Thursday to hear the
defense.(25)