An Indonesian court began trial against five men on charges of negligence leading to the deaths of 135 people .
Police described the pitch invasion as a riot and said two officers were killed, but survivors accused them of overreacting. Videos showed officers using force, kicking and hitting fans with batons, and pushing spectators back into the stands.
It was among the deadliest soccer-related tragedies since a 1964 crush in Peru killed over 300 people. “They did not consider the risk factors,” Basuki said. “Their order to fire was a form of negligence and carelessness that built up the risk of a panicked crowd fleeing for exits of the stadium and a crush.”
They also said PT Liga Indonesia Baru, the organizer of the soccer league, had not verified the safety of the stadium since 2020 and Arema FC’s organizing committee “did not prepare an emergency plan.”Article content “I really hope that justice is truly upheld through this trial, for us little people who don’t understand why this could happen,” Hanifah said with tears running down her face.Article content
Widodo’s fact-finding team, which included government officials, soccer and security experts and activists, also concluded the national soccer association PSSI had been negligent and ignored safety and security regulations. They urged its chair and executive committee to quit.
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