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Armed robbers attack gold shop, two killed

Posted: 01 Jul 2014 01:17 AM PDT

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Bands of gunmen attacked gold shops in Kalindo Market, Banjarmasin. They not only robbed gold, but also shot merchants up left two people dead, three critically, Antaranews reported.

Some residents at the scene said the robbery was very surprising occurred Saturday around 14:00. The robbers directly open fire at citizens who want to fight.

"The atmosphere is very tense, like a war," said Arsyad, who was near the scene to haqve a haircut.

Upon hearing the gunfire and cries of "robber-robber", he just ran. One of his friends who also having a haircut was only stunned silence witnessed the incident.

Citizens who wish to fight, or scream for help, he said, immediately threatened with being shot, so that when the robbers in action no one dared to move.

South Kalimantan Police Chief Brigjen Machfud Arifin directly reviewing the scene in a gold shop Arifah, not far from the entrance of Kalindo Market.

According to the police chief, two deaths in the event, the shop owner, Hani (35) and Salimin (45), a groceries trader near the site of the robbery. In addition, three people were also hit by gunfire now in critical condition in hospital care.

Three victims in critically Umi Kalsum (37), wife of the owner of the gold shop, and Amat (24) and Irfan (40).

According to Machfud, one of the robbers was arrested. "Residents caught him, and the suspect has been arrested," he said.

He said police continue to hunt for other criminals. The police will pursue the perpetrators seriously to be caught, with a key suspect who is now secured.

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20 Kg gold robbed in Banjarmasin

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 05:44 PM PDT

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: An estimated 20 Kg of gold robbed from Arafat Gold Shop in Kalindo Market, Belitung, Banjarmasin, Antaranews reported.

It was revealed by Abdul Hamid, brother of a gold shop owner. "I do not know how much gold is missing, but I estimate over 20 kg," he said on Saturday.

He said that his brother had told about how much gold he has last year, which is 4.2 polished gold weighing 12 Kg, 700 weighing 7 kg gold and 99 gold weighing 5 Kg.

"It was as he said to me, do not know that now, my brother not tell story yet," he admits.

Hamid said, gold merchandise in the store was nearly exhausted drained by robbers. Fortunately white gold remained. "Though it is an expensive," he said.

He said his brother H Abdul Gamal survived the threat, because at the time of attack he was not in the store. But the his brother's wife, Umi Kalsum, was shot by robbers now in critical condition in the ICU.

"As for who died is Umm Hani, the twin sister of my brother's wife. They both in the store at the time. According to the story, the robber slammed her head against the wall," he said.

Another victim, Amad Abdillah, his brother's wife's brother, was shot. Then Irfansyah, a parking lot at his brother's shop area.

"As for the other fatalities are Salimin, trader in front of the store," said Hamid.

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