Thirty-eight held for fatal brawl

Thirty-eight held for fatal brawl

CIREBON, West Java: Thirty-eight people remained in police
custody yesterday over a bloody inter-village brawl in Indramayu
regency on May 31.

Police initially detained 120 people, mostly from Tugu Lor and
Tugu Kidul, who were among a group that attacked residents of
neighboring Sudimampir village.

Two people were killed, five critically injured and many
suffered minor injuries in the attack, according to Antara.

The Tugu Lor and Tugu Kidul villagers also fought dozens of
riot police protecting Sudimampir village. Police chased the
attackers back to their villages after an officer was wounded by
a bullet from a homemade rifle.

Police said the 38 were detained for attacking the
authorities, carrying weapons or aiding the attack on police.

Police found the bodies of Uut Sutarni, 27, and Warno, 30, in
front of Segaran village hall early Sunday. Both had multiple
wounds. They were among those who had fled from police.

One hundred people were still missing yesterday, even though
business had resumed and police said the situation was under
control. (pan)