KENDARI - Southeast Sulawesi Police personnel arrested five people suspected of masterminding the demonstration that resulted in burning at a mining company at PT Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry (VDNI), in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
Head of Public Relations of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police, Kombes Ferry Walintukan, was quoted by Antara, Tuesday, December 15 that the five people were brought from PT VDNI to the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Headquarters. Police are investigating the involvement of the five in the demonstration on Monday, December 14.
Kombes Ferry stated that currently the situation in the PT VDNI area has begun to be conducive. The police are still recording the number of damaged buildings and heavy equipment that were burned.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police, Inspector General Yan Indrajaya, came to the chaotic location to mediate between the company and employees.
Previously, the demonstration which was attended by thousands of workers at PT VDNI ended in clashes. The crowd and security forces attacked each other using stones and blocks.
The crowd that managed to push into the company area burst into anger by burning the smelter factory building, dozens of dump trucks and heavy equipment parked in the company's premises.
Until now, the company has not provided official information regarding the events that occurred inside the company. Especially regarding the demands of the masses and the losses arising from the demonstration.
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