Jakarta – A clash between the Tangerang police and members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) over a land dispute in Tangerang resulted in two police officers being hospitalized.

"The clash broke out when the police tried to move FPI members from a land execution site on Thursday evening," Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Rikwanto said as quoted by kompas.com, adding that the two officers sustained injuries caused by thrown stones.

Members of the FPI tried to forcefully take over the land, which belonged to housing developer PT Alam Sutra. The FPI claimed that it belonged to their client.

"The police arrested eight people for carrying sharp weapons; they remain in custody," Rikwanto said. (hrl/dic)