Jakarta, IO – A clash between traders and a number of unidentified people occurred at a market in Kutabumi, Pasar Kemis district, Tangerang, Sunday (24/9).
Four people were reportedly injured. Tangerang Police Chief Commissioner Sigit Dany Setiyono said police has been investigating the incident, per CNN Indonesia Monday (25/9).
“We are undertaking in-depth investigation into the criminal incident, the actors involved and their motives,” said Sigit.
The clash happened during a simultaneous village chief elections (Pilkades). He confirmed that now the situation has been calm and under control. He appealed to the parties involved in the clash to surrender themselves voluntarily.
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The clash happened when the unidentified mob tried to use violence against the traders who refused to be relocated. However, the spat turned into clash after alleged looting attempt. (un)