APP incurs wrath of NGOs following death of local farmer
by The Daily Eye Team March 20 2015, 2:17 pm Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 35 secsPaper giant Asia Pulp and Paper is facing heavy criticism from environmental groups after security guards hired by its subsidiary company allegedly murdered a 23-year old villager in Jambi province, Indonesia. The apparent murder of a 23-year-old Indonesian villager by security guards of a company owned by Indonesian paper manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has sparked outrage among environmental groups worldwide, dealing a major blow to the company?s recent sustainability efforts. Indra Pelani, an Indonesian community activist and a farmer, was allegedly beaten to death on February 27 by seven security guards of PT Wira Karya Sakti (WKS), a company owned by APP, in Jambi province, Indonesia, according to reports by Indonesian press.