Police officers fired for crimes

BATAM, Riau Islands: Three low-ranking Batam Police officers were fired on Monday for various offenses.

Second Brig. Affandi was fired for fraud and assault on a woman, Second Brig. Montriadi for desertion and Second Brig. Halim Perdana Satria for releasing a criminal suspect without authorization from his superior.

They were discharged during a ceremony at Barelang Police station in Batam. Barelang Police chief Sr. Comr. Andayono said the decision to fire the officers was made to send a warning to other officers. -- JP