Palu – Hundreds of people from the Palu Anti-violence Coalition staged a rally to demand that police arrest the perpetrators of an attack on a media office.

The protesters met with Palu Police chief Snr. Comr. Dewa Parsana and local councilor As'ad Lawali.

A group of people calling themselves the Kaili Youth Front (FPK) attacked reporters Thursday at the Indonesian Journalists Alliance (AJI) office, leaving several injured. One of the victims appeared on television to show his injuries.

The attack was in retaliation for news reports that the FPK had vandalized the offices of the Palu branch of the National Committee of Indonesian Youth (KNPI) earlier following the election for a new committee leader, which FPK leader Erwin Lamporo lost.

"If in 48 hours the perpetrators are not caught, we will stage a larger demonstration. Our rallies are also being held in other places in Indonesia," AJI official M. Ridwan Lapasere said.