Police are deployed to patrol the streets on a 24-hour basis to keep the once upon a time beautiful Madang Town from further destruction.
According to police sources, their operation will last at least a week to ensure no further destruction of properties in Madang.
Police said the riot led to shops, mainly owned by Asians and resulted from a protest called by locals but rejected by police.
The protest notice was turned down by police. Opportunists took advantage of the situation and damaged stores mainly owned by the Asians.
Police alleged a local was attacked during the melee but this is yet to be confirmed.
Source:
Bustin Anzu