114 Buildings And Vehicles Burned When Supporting Candidates For Lanny Jaya Regent Clash

Community activities in Lanny Jaya Regency are starting to return to normal. (ANTARA/HO/Doc Lanny Jaya Police)

JAYAPURA - Lanny Jaya Police Chief Kompol Nursalam Saka said, as many as 114 buildings and vehicles were burned during a dispute between supporters in Lanny Jaya Regency.

Hundreds of buildings and vehicles became victims during a dispute between masses supporting the regent and deputy regent candidate that had occurred since Wednesday (11/12).

"As a result of the action of attacking each other and burning, around 557 residents, especially non-original residents, fled to the TNI-Polri post," said Lanny Jaya Police Chief Kompol Nursalam Saka as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 17.

Currently, the security situation is gradually returning to normal and people have opened stalls to sell in the market.

TNI-Polri members continue to carry out patrols and raids to provide a sense of security as well as restore security in the jurisdiction of the Lanny Jaya Police.

"During the raid, members confiscated sharp weapons brought by residents because it was feared that they could be used to commit crimes," said Kompol Saka.

Kapolres Lanny Jaya mengaku belum menerima data soal korban jiwa akibat bentrokan.

"However, two members of the Lanny Jaya Police were killed and one civilian allegedly carried out by the KKB who infiltrated the community," he said.