Indonesia Policeman Jailed over Football Stadium Crush
Last year's crush in the city of Malang killed 135 people, including more than 40 children.
SURABAYA, KOMPAS.com \- An Indonesian court jailed a police officer for 18 months on Thursday over negligence contributing to one of the worst stadium disasters in the history of football. Last year's crush in the city of Malang killed 135 people - including more than 40 children - after a 3-2 defeat for Arema FC by their fierce East Javan rivals Persebaya Surabaya. When supporters invaded the pitch of the Kanjuruhan Stadium, police fired tear gas, causing a deadly stampede. The man jailed on Thursday, March 16, Hasdarmawan - who like many Indonesians goes by one name - was a commander for Eas...