Buleleng Village Youths Clash

BULELENG ~ Two villages in Seritrit, Buleleng, were thrown into turmoil by a clash between two groups of youths on Tuesday night, officials said.

According to witnesses, several residents of Gunung Ina and Bukit Sari villages were seen wielding hammers, knives and other weapons made from wood and iron.

Witnesses said the clash turned into a rock-throwing episode, clearing the streets of everyone but the combatants.

“The cause of the clash is not yet known, but many witnesses said it was rooted in a misunderstanding. They said a young man who was drunk had fallen off his motorbike after a stone hit him and had thrown stones in return,” Seririt Police chief Ketut Naya said.

He said several young men suspected of involvement in the fight were being questioned at Seririt Police station.