According to police, the stampede which is described as one of the worst in football history happened after the match involving Persebaya Surabaya and Arema FC. This is not the first time that fans have caused chaos in a football match in Indonesia. The Football Association of Indonesia on the other hand have announced the suspension of football activities for a period of one week. The calamity occurred at a time when Indonesia was about to host a major football international tournament. Saturday's incident is one of the worst stadium disasters ever witnessed.

Source: Daily Nation October 02, 2022 06:46 UTC