Jakarta, Indonesia :-At least 17 people were
killed in a stampede when a riot broke out at a boxing match in eastern
Indonesia, police said Monday.
The riot started just
before midnight Sunday when supporters of the winning boxer taunted the
loser's supporters, prompting opposing fans to throw chairs and start
fights.
Spectators trying to flee trampled on each other, said Papua provincial police spokesman Gede Sumerta.
Police brought in 13 people for questioning. However, no charges were immediately filed.
Hendrik Andoi, head of
the Nabire Amateur Boxing Association, said Sunday was the final night
of a weeklong tournament for regional boxers.
The arena seats 1,000. But ticket sellers had oversold tickets. Some 1,500 spectators were packed inside, he said.
When the fight broke out,
the crowd tried to run outside through the only door that was open --
the main front entrance -- leading to the stampede, he said.
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