Two men beaten to death

Two men beaten to death

JAKARTA (JP): Two alleged thieves have been beaten to death by
an angry crowd in the Cakung district of East Jakarta, police
said yesterday.

City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the two
victims were identified as Rian Aprianto, 22, and Irwanto, 20.

The crowd started beating them when an assistant to a minivan
driver shouted "thieves" after they disembarked the vehicle.

"It is still not clear whether the two really stole any of the
passengers' belongings," Aritonang said.

He said the East Jakarta Police were still investigating the
case. The minivan driver's assistant is still at large. (cst)