PPSI: Surabaya Church Bombing Contradicts with Islamic Teachings
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Islamic Sharia Central Board (PPSI) strongly condemns the Surabaya church bombing. PPSI stated that the terror attack contradicts with the teachings of Islam.
"The terror act contradicts with the teachings of Islam." Chairman of PPSI Hamdan Zoelva delivered it in a press statement on Sunday, May 13.
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According to Hamdan, the bombing in three locations in Surabaya, East Java today is very inhuman and cannot be justified for any reason.
"It also threatens Indonesian unity and against Pancasila."
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PPSI asks the police to find and arrest the perpetrator and bring to court for punishment.
"We condemn the terror act, we also grieved over the casualties and injured in the incident."
Frans Barung Mangera said the number of victims of Surabaya church bombing would continue to change.
CAESAR AKBAR