Man Killed During Attack on Indonesian Police Station

Palu, Central Sulawesi. One civilian was killed and three injured when an angry mob enraged by the death of a motorist in police custody attacked a police station in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday evening.

State news agency Antara reported that “several thousand” villagers attacked the Buol Police station after the death of motorist Kasmir Timumun in jail on Monday.

Central Sulawesi Police Chief Brig.Gen. Amin Saleh, confirmed the death of one of the protestors had been shot and killed when the locals attacked.

He said police officers had attempted to disperse the crowd by firing warning shots.

He said police had launched an investigation in the shooting.

Antara did not report if police were investigating the death of the Kasmir in custody.

Indonesia police are often criticized for abusing the human rights of people in custody, including torture.

Police and the Indonesian Military (TNI) have sent reinforcements to the area.


(2010-09-01/thejakartaglobe )