Forty-two members of the hard-line Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) were arrested early Monday morning following a clash with local residents in Lamongan, East Java.

Although police have not confirmed the initial cause of the confrontation, Indonesian news portal Detik.com that an FPI member's wife was allegedly stabbed by residents of the Gowah hamlet in Lambongan. In retaliation, the FPI assailed locals and burned two motorcycles, according to metrotvnews.com.

Afterward, a group of residents from the hamlet decided to attack the nearby Blimbing Paciran village, an FPI stronghold. Two houses owned by members of the FPI were damaged.

At least three people were wounded in the incident. The FPI were reportedly wielding sharp weapons during the skirmish.

Lamongan Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Solehan told journalists that 42 members of the FPI were taken into custody. "We're still investigating this case," Solehan told Detik.