Jambi, Oct. 28 -- Jambi police will continue criminal proceedings against two companies over forest and land fires, despite administrative sanctions already imposed, the provincial police chief said.

Police are also pursuing cases against 19 individual suspects. Investigators are still examining possible links between the companies and local residents, Jambi Police Chief Inspector General Widodo said.

Investigators will examine each company official's role to determine who should be held legally responsible, he said here Wednesday.

"All company officials will be questioned, and we will determine who is ultimately responsible. Each person's role will be established, and those responsible will face legal action," he said.

The Jambi poli...