Crossroads not safe

Crossroads not safe

From Kompas

Car drivers are almost always robbed of their rearview mirrors in a blatant manner in broad daylight. The situation is even worse in the evening on Jl. Cempaka Putih in Central Jakarta and on Jl. Perintis in East Jakarta during heavy rains.

This usually happens when a car has to wait at a traffic light or when drivers are caught in a hopeless traffic jam. Yet, only a few meters from the above crime locations is a police post. Drivers say that such incidents even happen while officers are on duty at the crossroad.

It is also said that after the crime, thieves usually run to their nearest hideout, a squatter area, which is home to these bandits.

The problem is, why are such crimes often repeated without any concrete action from the authorities, who should teach these petty thieves a lesson?

We would appreciate a reply and serious attention from the authorities after our repeated appeals concerning the problem. The crime continues to take place and the criminals are still at large.

Or should the Army commander or even the President have to intervene in the matter?

SUSANTO

Bogor, West Java