Eddy Tansil escape no surprise

Eddy Tansil escape no surprise

From Jayakarta

Eddy Tansil's recent escape from Cipinang prison wasn't surprising. Anything can happen in Indonesia. What did surprise me was that just when the justice minister wanted to transfer Eddy Tansil to Nusakambangan prison in Central Java, the Cipinang warden let him walk out. What is really going on here?

Two things, I believe, led to Tansil's escape. First, the prison chief might have received enough money from Eddy Tansil to support him for life. Second, it is likely the prison chief received orders from on high. The logic is that the warden isn't stupid.

I agree with Major Gen. Imam Utomo, the commander of the 5th Military Command/Brawijaya, who said Eddy Tansil should be shot dead if he tries to resist re-arrest. The people who helped facilitated his escape should also be severely punished.

Agus Wiyoto, a taxi driver, was shot dead by highway patrolmen in Purwakarta for failing to pay the toll. This wouldn't happen to Eddy Tansil simply because he has strong backing. The law is no longer the upholder of justice. Anything can be solved if money is involved.

BANDI

Jakarta