The common Acehnese look upon him as a modern day Robin Hood and accord him the respect befitting such a hero. In contrast, the Indonesian Military, or TNI, who have pursued him relentlessly for years, label the Acehnese separatist as nothing more than a common robber and murderer. Fellow GAM (Free Aceh Movement) soldiers believe he is invincible, bulletproof and can vanish into thin air.

Ahmad Kandang is a living legend.

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