Nine policemen fired in Kendari

Nine policemen fired in Kendari

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Indarto dishonorably discharged on Tuesday nine of his officers for involvement in various crimes, including murder, drug abuse and desertion.

Some of the dismissed personnel were also found guilty of having more than one wife.

In a ceremony held to mark their official discharge, Indarto stripped the police insignia from the uniforms of the seven policemen.

Indarto also announced the demotion of seven other police officers who had violated police regulations.

Indarto said he regretted the incidents, saying they should not have happened if the officers were fully aware of their duties as law enforcers and civil protectors.

"Every police officer will be punished should they commit a minor offense, but on the same time they will each be rewarded for a little achievement" he added".

The report from Antara did not mention if the officers would face criminal charges.