Woman stabbed in rape attempt

Woman stabbed in rape attempt

JAKARTA: Eka Sulistyowati, 22, a fish vendor at Ciputat
Market, Tangerang regency, was severely wounded after another
vendor Dedi stabbed her several times in a rape attempt at 2:30
a.m. on Sunday as the market was opening.

Eka was sent to Fatmawati Hospital due to gash wounds in her
stomach, right thigh, left leg and right arm.

Police reports said Eka had just arrived at the market to open
her kiosk. Since the market was busy during the early morning
hours, Eka did not suspect any trouble.

However, after coming way out of a restroom, Eka was met by a
friend named Parmanto, who introduced her to Dedi. Parmanto later
left the two alone.

Eka felt uncomfortable because he looked drunk and was
carrying a knife. He claimed the knife was used to cut fish.

Dedi later cornered Eka and tried to rape her. She screamed
and Dedi began stabbing her.

Ciputat Police officers are still searching for Dedi, who fled
the scene. -- JP