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Konawe –
Sulawesi (Sultra) Police personnel arrested five people suspected of being the mastermind behind the demonstration that resulted in a fire at a mining company at PT Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry (VDNI). The five people are under intense scrutiny at the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police.
Reporting from BetweenThe Chief of Public Relations of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police, Kombes Ferry Walintukan, said that the five people had been taken from PT VDNI to the Sulawesi Police Headquarters to investigate their participation in Monday’s demonstration (14 / 12) that lasted into the night.
He said that the situation in the PT VDNI area located in Konawe Regency, in Southeast Sulawesi, had started to look good since the night. Police are still recording the number of damaged buildings and heavy equipment that were burned.
The Chief of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police, Inspector General Yan Indrajaya, visited the chaotic place to mediate between the company and the employees.
 Some of the protesters at PT VDNI in the Konawe district of southeast Sulawesi on Monday night (12/14) were detained by officers. (ANTARA / HO) |
Previously, the demonstration attended by thousands of PT VDNI workers ended in clashes. The crowd and the security forces attacked each other with stones and blocks.
The masses who managed to enter the company area were angry with the burning of the foundry factory building, dozens garbage truck, and heavy equipment parked at the company’s facilities.
So far, the company has not provided official information on the events that occurred within the company. Especially regarding the demands of the masses and the losses resulting from the demonstration.
(jbr / isa)
