The police chief of the town of Malang, where the tragedy occurred, has been sacked. Nine members of the security forces have also been suspended, according to the authorities.
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The police chief of the Indonesian city of Malang, where the incident took place a fatal stampede of 125 people at a football stadium on Saturday has been sacked, the national police spokesman announced on Monday (October 3). At least nine police officers have also been suspended. They “are all under investigation. said Dedi Prasetyo during a televised press conference, adding that a total of 28 police officers were being questioned.
On the evening of the match, when fans of the local team Arema FC entered the pitch after their team’s loss against that of the neighboring city, thePolice responded by firing volleys of tear gas into the crowded stands. complete, they welcomed 42,000 people according to the authorities. Under the gas, onlookers rushed en masse to narrow doorways where many were trampled on and suffocated, witnesses said.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has also granted compensation to the families of the 125 victims who perished in the deadly crowd movement, announced the Minister in charge of Security, Mahfud MD. “As a sign of condolence, the President will donate 50 million rupees [environ 3 280 euros] for each deceased victim”, he said, adding that the sums would be paid within two or three days.