A Wise Man or a Rebel?
Bimantoro's refusal to hand in his command baton has led to the formation of various factions. These opposing groups are effectively endangering the well-being of the Indonesian police force.
July 17, 2001
EIGHT months ago, Surojo Bimantoro assumed the position of National Police Chief, replacing Rusdihardjo, who was sacked by President Abdurrahman Wahid. Some members of the House of Representatives (DPR), who were not asked for their opinion, immediately questioned the appointment of Bimantoro. How the winds have changed. Bimantoro, who was fired by the president on June 1, has refused to step down and hand over the baton to Chaerudin Ismail. The ...