Thousands of angry fans entered the field after the home team lost the match 3-2 in Indonesia. 125 fans of Arema football club lost their lives in the incidents.
The match between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya Football teams at Kanjuruhan Stadium resulted in one of the bloodiest disasters in the history of sports. Arema fans entered the field after their team lost 3-2.
125 people were killed and at least 323 injured when police used force to oust the crowd they described as “rebels” from the field .
It was stated that the deaths were due to the injuries caused by the brawl, as well as the intense use of gas by the police. Fans reacted to the use of gas by the police. Amnesty International has also called for an investigation into police use of tear gas. IndonesiaWhile President Joko Widodo ordered an investigation into the incident, it was announced that the stadium security would also be reviewed. Meanwhile, the football league in the country has been suspended indefinitely.
3,000 PEOPLE ENTERED THE FIELD
Speaking to local television, a hospital administrator explained that one of the victims was 5 years old. It is not yet known how many of those who lost their lives were children. During the eventful match, the stadium with a capacity of 42 thousand people was completely full. Police said about 3,000 people entered the field. During the clash, police vehicles overturned on the green Field , a total of 13 vehicles were damaged. Fans of Persebaya Surabaya were not allowed into the stadium due to past violence between the supporters of the two rival teams.
