Jayapura – The Papuan Police questioned Evangelical Church in Indonesia (GIDI) president Dorman Wandikbo for six hours on Sunday over a fatal incident that occurred in Tolikara on July 17.
Two lawyers represented the GIDI chairman during the questioning, Sr. Adj. Comr. Nurhabri told Antara news agency on Tuesday.
The police had also called the head of the Tolikara chapter of GIDI, Nayus Wenda, and secretary Mathen Jingga for questioning over the same incident. However, they did not answer their summonses.
In addition, two suspects identified by their initials AK and JW are currently being detained for their alleged involvement in the occurrence. A total of 58 witnesses, including 23 police officers, were questioned by the Papuan Police investigating the case.
On the morning of July 17, hundreds of people reportedly confronted and pelted stones at a group of migrant Muslims performing Idul Fitri prayers outside using loudspeakers in Karubaga, Tolikara. This forced the worshippers, who are a minority group in the area, to flee to a nearby local military office for protection.
The mob allegedly set fires that burned down more than 50 kiosks and houses and a musholla. Police released shots, killing one and injuring 11 others during the unrest.