Two alleged extortionists killed

Two alleged extortionists killed

PEKANBARU, Riau: At least two people accused of extorting money from transmigrants in the town of Rokan Hilir, Riau, were mobbed to death by local residents, officials said on Monday.

Four men arrived in Simpang Bunut village, Bagan Sinembah subdistrict, on Saturday and allegedly began extorting money from residents of the resettlement area. Word soon spread and local residents quickly had the alleged extortionists surrounded.

One of the men attempted to disperse the mob by firing a gun into the air. However, the mob closed in and beat one of the alleged criminals to death, while the other three managed to escape.

The next day, local residents seized another alleged extortionist, along with the men's car. The mob burned the man to death and torched the car.

Local police are investigating the incident. --Antara