Two questioned in LBH case

Two questioned in LBH case

MEDAN, North Sumatra: City police are currently interrogating
two youths in connection with the destruction of the Medan office
of the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) this month, Antara reported.

Medan Police Chief Lt. Col. Primanto said on Saturday that the
two men were believed to have taken part in pelting the institute
with rocks on April 28. The building was also set on fire that
same night. No-one has been arrested in connection with the later
incident.

The LBH office was attacked while a group of activists were
holding a meeting to establish the local chapter of the
Independent Election Monitoring Committee.

Primanto said police are also questioning 20 workers in
connection with the destruction of the office of a housing
developer last week.

Three cars and 10 motorcycles were burned in the incident
after 150 workers protested over pay. (rms)