'Old' gripes pour in on ABRI

'Old' gripes pour in on ABRI

BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial military office has
reportedly been inundated with complaints about infractions
committed by Armed Forces (ABRI) officers, though most were
classified as "old cases".

Military police chief Lt. Col. Bagus Heroe Sucahyo confirmed
the increase but did not give any figures. He was quoted by
Antara as saying here yesterday the information should not be
construed as indicating a sharp recent increase.

"You could say there was an increase if the reported cases
were new, but they were old cases," he said. "I believe the many
reports were a positive response toward reform, and that people
have become more open."

Antara cited the alleged shooting of a suspect in a police
case by two police officers from Telukbetung Barat police
station. The two are now in military police detention. (swe)