Makbul takes over as chief of BNN

JAKARTA: National Police chief Da'i Bachtiar officially installed Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara as chief of the National Narcotics Body (BNN) on Tuesday, replacing Comr. Gen. Togar Sianiapar, who is retiring.

The installation ceremony took place at the National Police Headquarters and was attended by high-ranking police officers.

Makbul, formerly the Jakarta Police chief, will be promoted to commissioner general, the second highest rank in the police force. -- Antara