Tangerang – Dozens of residents of Sukamanah village in Jambi district ran amok Friday, beating up the village secretary and destroying the village administration office after the administration failed to explain the cut in government direct cash aid.

The incident occurred after village secretary Asmun canceled a gathering at which he had promised to explain about the reduced money. The promise came following a police report filed by resident Jaro Asari accusing him of embezzlement.

"His attitude was unacceptable and our emotions ran high because of it," Jaro, who managed to throw a punch at Asmun, said. Asmun, however, was able to outrun the mob.