KPU blames police for stolen bike

BEKASI: The Bekasi General Elections Commission (KPU) has asked South Bekasi subprecinct police chief Adj. Comr. Karna Tiana to punish those subordinates who were absent without leave on Saturday, as their irresponsibility led to a motorcycle's disappearance.

Commission member Benny HS said on Monday that the policemen who were supposed to guard the KPU office on Saturday were absent. A motorcycle belonging to commission member Herlambang Haryosumtomo, which was parked in front of the office, went missing that very night.

Karna said police were not responsible for guarding the KPU office around the clock.

"None of my subordinates were stationed at the KPU office; they were only on patrol in the area," he said. -- JP