Families and friends of some of the victims who have been back home having begun to grieve.
32 youngsters have been killed as a result of a stampede at a football competition in Indonesia.
At least 125 people were killed in the crowd on Saturday in Malang following the Arema FC versus Persebaya Surabaya game.
Families and friends of some of the victims who have been back home having begun to grieve.
Due to a history of football-related violence in Indonesia, only Arema FC supporters were permitted to attend the match.
Head Joko Widodo has requested a probe into security measures, while the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has described the killings as “a horrible day for everyone engaged in football and an unfathomable sorrow.”
Some of the 323 persons injured in the crash are still in serious condition, according to the police.
After losing 3-2 to Persebaya, Arema’s 23-year home unbeaten streak against their rivals came to an end as fans flooded the field, as reported by witnesses.
A portion of the 42,000 Arema supporters hurled bottles and other projectiles at players and officials, while at least five police vehicles were overturned and set on fire outside the stadium.
Riot police attempting to stop the disturbance sprayed tear gas into the stadium, causing panic among the crowd and a stampede to the exits.
The majority of the 125 victims were crushed or suffocated.
Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated at a news conference, “I guarantee that this issue will be completely and severely investigated.”
President Widodo has suspended the Indonesian premier league until safety is reevaluated and security is increased.
In addition, the country’s football association has prohibited Arema from hosting any matches for the remainder of the season.
Amnesty International has demanded that the Indonesian government investigate the deployment of tear gas at the stadium and ensure that individuals found to have violated the law are convicted in open court.
To identify suspects, police are still questioning witnesses and analyzing footage from 32 security cameras inside and outside the stadium and nine mobile phones belonging to the victims.
The 18 policemen responsible for deploying tear gas are being investigated alongside security management.
FIFA has repeatedly advocated against the use of tear gas in stadiums while having no authority over local games.
In Indonesian football, hooliganism is rampant, with fanaticism frequently erupting into violence.
According to data from the Indonesian watchdog Save Our Soccer, 78 people had perished in game-related accidents over the past 28 years before Saturday’s stampede.
