Troublemakers court students

Troublemakers court students

BREBES, Central Java: The authorities here have seized
leaflets encouraging students to burn bookstores in protest at
the soaring prices.

"There is a strong indication that troublemakers are trying to
use students to stir chaos," said local military commander Col.
Amirul Isnaeni yesterday.

The authorities have warned students of the invitation to burn
bookstores so they will not be fooled by the instigators, Antara
reported.

Brebes, together with its neighboring northern Central Java
coastal towns of Pekalongan and Tegal, is being closely watched
by the military for possible outbreaks of violence sparked by the
economic downturn.

The authorities have maintained the high alert level since
minor unrest earlier this month. (pan)