Also, the number of injured is already around 300, according to the spokesman for Civil Protection of the province, Budi Santosoin statements collected by the DPA agency
Most of the deceased children were between 12 and 17 years old.according to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Nahar.
The chief inspector general of the East Java Police, Nico Afinta, pointed out that the protests broke out after the defeat of Arema FC against their opponent, according to the local media Suryamalang. The fans of the losing team jumped onto the field of play with the intention of demanding explanations for the result.
Anfinta affirmed that the security guards took preventive and diversionary measures so that “the chaos did not escalate” which included the use of tear gas.
Indonesian President, Joko Widodoordered the suspension of all national league matches until what he has described as a “true humanitarian tragedy” is clarified.
“This cannot be repeated in the future,” the president remarked during an appearance before the Nation and added: “I ask the security forces, and especially the Police Headquarters, to immediately investigate what has happened.”.
For its part, the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) had previously indicated that “it regrets the actions of the fans” and reported that an investigation team was formed in the city of Malang where the stadium is located..
this incident “is staining the face of Indonesian football”recorded the PSSI that stopped the League 1 2022/2023 competition “for the moment” for “a week”, while Arema FC “is prohibited from hosting for the rest of the competition this season”.
Source: Ambito
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