Hundreds of people attacked an Ahmadiyah mosque in Babakan Sindang village, Tasikmalaya, West Java, prior to a Friday prayer, showing further evidence of attacks against minorities in the country.
According to Ahmadiyah follower Enda Juanda, initially there were dozens of people gathering around the mosque at around 9 a.m., with some wearing white and green garments and others carrying Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) flags.
“They initially shouted. But they started throwing stones at windows a few minutes later and broke into the mosque,” Enda told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Enda was inside the mosque with his friend Didi when they started to storm into the mosque and burn the rugs and prayer mats.
“I instinctively ran and saved myself. I am sure there is nothing wrong with my belief,” he said.
Amazing that the model of Pakistan would be attractive to any sane people.
Other links to this news:
Latest attack damages mosque in W. Java
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/04/21/latest-attack-damages-mosque-w-java.html
After the event Police remain on guard at vandalized Ahmadiyah mosque
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/04/21/police-remain-guard-vandalized-ahmadiyah-mosque.html
Ahmadi Mosque Attacked in West Java
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/ahmadi-mosque-attacked-in-west-java/512952
Menkopolhukam : Polisi Usut Perusakan Masjid Ahmadiyah
http://www.tribunnews.com/2012/04/20/menkopolhukam-polisi-usut-perusakan-masjid-ahmadiyah
BBC: FPI serang masjid Ahmadiyah
http://www.bbc.co.uk/indonesia/berita_indonesia/2012/04/120420_fpiahmadi.shtml
This is the fourth event of aggression and vandalism against Ahmadiyyah Muslim Community in Indonesia in the last two years. Recent and past reports consistently show that police stood still and watched these anarchic events which reflects the level of discrimination, injustice and lawlessness the members of Ahmadiyyah Community face in Indonesia.