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Clash in S. Sumatra claims three lives
A clash between residents of the Gajah Mati and Sungai Ceper villages in Ogan Komering Ulu regency in South Sumatra has left three dead with two others seriously injured
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clashbetween residents of the Gajah Mati and Sungai Ceper villages in Ogan KomeringUlu regency in South Sumatra has left three dead with two others seriouslyinjured.
South Sumatra Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Djarot Padakova said the clash had taken place near an oil palm plantation in Sungai Ceper village. He said the police now had the area under control.
'The location is currently quiet. The dead victims have already been buried by their families,' said Djarot to The Jakarta Post, adding that the injured were being treated at Tulang Bawang General Hospital in Lampung.
Ogan Komering Ilir Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Erwin Rachmat said that 45 personnel had been deployed to the scene to back up the existing 15 officers.
'We are still monitoring the developments in the area, we hope that both groups can refrain from any further hostilities,' he said
According to Sungai Menang's district head Bahrul, the clash was a dispute over control of security at the oil palm plantation.(idb/dic)
