Military vow to eliminate hoodlums<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso
\npromised yesterday to get rid of hoodlums if they continue to
\ndisturb people.<\/p>\n
As the military gives its full attention to security it will
\neliminate the hoodlums whose criminal acts like extortion cause
\nunrest among small traders and ordinary people, Sutiyoso said.<\/p>\n
Sutiyoso was talking after appointing Lt. Col. Sadiyo as South
\nJakarta Military District Chief. Sadiyo replaced Lt. Col. Yudo
\nLelono.<\/p>\n
Sutiyoso called on people to tell the military command if they
\nfeel insecure because of hoodlums. \"Do not hesitate to let us
\nknow. Especially, if you find military officers backing
\ncriminals. We guarantee the security of the people who report to
\nus.\"<\/p>\n
He said people tended to be pessimistic about security
\nofficers' seriousness in handling crime. \"I don't why. We, the
\nmilitary, need input from the people. We promise to respond to
\ntheir input. But, remember we will do everything according to the
\nlaw.\"<\/p>\n
Hoodlums have been hunting people in public and traders in
\nshopping complexes and markets.<\/p>\n
Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, is one areas where
\nhoodlums have established their own gangs.<\/p>\n
The military arrested at least 21 hoodlums after a gang war in
\nTanah Abang on Jan. 7.<\/p>\n
The clash between two gangs terrified thousands of traders in
\nthe textile market causing traffic jams in surrounding areas.<\/p>\n
The clash was believed to be over territory. The hoodlums
\nreportedly live by extorting traders, public transport drivers,
\nand prostitutes in the Bongkaran redlight district.<\/p>\n
Police seized 18 sharp weapons, including samurai words from
\nthe hoodlums.<\/p>\n
A military command source said the 21 hoodlums have been sent
\nto City Police Headquarters. \"We don't have authority to detain
\nthem.\"<\/p>\n
Speaking about the coming general election, Sutiyoso said it
\nwas not a horrible time for people. However people are obliged to
\nmaintain security during the election which is on May 29.<\/p>\n
Sutiyoso denied rumors that social gatherings would be
\nprohibited.<\/p>\n
\"Just carry out your business as usual. But, if you want to
\narrange social gathering, which involves many people, please go
\nto the police for permit. This happens all the time, doesn't it?\"
\nhe asked.<\/p>\n
He said he guaranteed legal gatherings would be allowed.
\n(jun\/sur)<\/p>",
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