Two taxi drivers hurt in attack

Two taxi drivers hurt in attack

INDONESIA: Two taxi drivers suffered serious injuries in an
attack by about 50 unidentified men near Lippo Supermal in
Karawaci, Tangerang, west of Jakarta, on Saturday at 3 a.m.

The injured taxi drivers were identified as Erwin Siahaan and
Kardinal. They were taken to the nearby Al-Qadr Hospital before
being rushed to Sumber Waras Hospital in West Jakarta.

Officers on duty at the Tangerang military resort command in
front of the mall failed to stop the attack.

"About 50 people armed with rocks and wooden and iron sticks
jumped out of a truck. They quickly attacked the drivers, who
were waiting for passengers," said the officer.

Other drivers managed to flee the scene.

Four taxis parked in the nearby shelter were also damaged in
the attack.

Curug Police subprecinct chief Adj. Comr. I Ketut Sudarsana
alleged that the attack was sparked by a dispute with taxi
drivers from a different company, but added that the case would
be fully investigated. -- JP