129 people were killed at a football match In Indonesia
In Indonesia, 129 people were killed, and several others were injure in a stampede at a football match following a riot.
The losing team’s supporters stormed the pitch, prompting a stampede and cases of suffocation, according to police.
According to police, a crowd stampede during a riot in Indonesia’s East Java province killed at least 129 people and injured 180 others. After the former was defeat in the Malang Regency, East Java match, Javanese clubs Arema and Persebaya Surabaya supporters clashed.
East Java police chief Nico Afinta issued the following statement on Sunday. 129 people were kill in the incident, including two police officers. 34 people died inside the stadium, with the remainder dying in hospital.”
“It had devolved into anarchy. They began attacking officers and causing damage to vehicles “According to Nico, the crash occurred when fans fled for an exit gate.
Thousands of Arema fans hustled onto the field after their team was defeat. Arema supporters had invaded the pitch, prompting police to use tear gas, resulting in a stampede and suffocation. According to East Java police chief Nico Afinta.
Social media videos showed people rushing onto the pitch at Malang Stadium and images of body bags. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s sports minister, Zainudin Amali, told Reuters that after a stampede killed 127 people. Authorities would re-evaluate safety at football matches and consider not allowing spectators. “The Indonesian top league BRI Liga 1 has suspended games for a week following the match that Persebaya won 3-2,” the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) said in a statement.
PROBE LAUNCHED
Indonesia’s football association (PSSI) expressed regret over the incident also said a team has left for Malang to begin an investigation into what happened after the game.
“PSSI regrets Arema supporters’ actions at Kanjuruhan Stadium. We regret the incident also apologise to the victims’ families and all parties involved. For that reason, PSSI immediately formed an investigation team and flew to Malang “The statement read as follows:
