Indonesia orders stadium disaster ‘perpetrators’ punished

A damaged car is pictured following a riot after the league BRI Liga 1 football match between Arema vs Persebaya at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java province, Indonesia, October 2, 2022 - REUTERSPIX: Indonesia’s government called on police Monday to identify and punish those responsible for a stadium stampede that left 125 people dead, as anger mounted over one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football.

“We asked them to unveil who has perpetrated the crimes and take action against them and we also hope the national police will evaluate their security procedures.”The incident unfolded when fans of home team Arema FC stormed the pitch at the Kanjuruhan stadium after their loss 3-2 to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya.

“One of our messages is for the authorities to investigate this thoroughly. And we want accountability. Who is to blame?” said 25-year-old Andika, who declined to give his last name.National police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said investigators were analysing CCTV footage around the stadium to identify “suspects who have perpetrated the destruction”.

Newspaper Kompas published a black front page with the word “tragedy” and a stadium bearing the names of victims. “We call on authorities to conduct a swift, thorough and independent investigation into the use of tear gas at the stadium and ensure that those who are found to have committed violations are tried in open court,“ Amnesty International said in a statement.Mahfud said the task force for the investigation would consist of government officials, analysts, ministry representatives, football officials, academics and members of the media.- ‘Died in the arms of players’ -“Investigate thoroughly.

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