The “moderate” Islamic state of Indonesia has released from prison one of the evil mass murderers who killed 202 people in the Bali nightclub bombings: Islamic Militant Convicted in 2002 Bali Bombings Released From Prison. (Hat tip: LGF readers.)

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Islamic militant jailed for the Bali bombings that killed 202 people was released from prison Thursday as part of Indonesia’s independence day celebrations, and 11 others linked to the blasts had their sentences reduced.

It is an Indonesian tradition to cut jail terms on holidays, but the decision was likely to anger countries that lost citizens in the twin nightclub attacks four years ago. Family members of the victims said they were pained by the news.

Three militants serving time in East Kalimantan’s capital of Balikpapan received reductions of four months, paving the way for one, Puryanto, to walk free on Thursday, said Edi, a prison official who uses a single name.

Nine other men imprisoned on Bali island had their sentences cut by four months, said justice ministry official Djoko Bambang Untung.