JAYAPURA – Tears broke out when the body of Papua Deputy Governor Klemen Tinal arrived at a funeral home in Jayapura City. However, the atmosphere suddenly changed when a mob attacked several regional officials, including Papua Police Chief Irjen Pol Mathius Fakhiri.

Monitored by MNC Trijaya, Saturday, the attack turned the funeral home atmosphere that was full of hysterical crying into a panic. The group of mobs that attacked was known to be relatives of Klemen Tinal himself.

They threw stones at those officials. The mob also damaged several wreaths to furniture at Klemen Tinal's residence.

Police officers along with the TNI evacuated officials, including the Police Chief from the location. It is not yet known what caused the mob to be so angry and anarchist.

The situation in Jayapura itself was previously reported to be dire. Shops closed early following an attack by a mob in the wake of Klemen Tinal's sudden death.


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