Robberies and looting on roads

Robberies and looting on roads

From Bisnis Indonesia

It is very saddening to learn from the newspapers that
robberies and looting often take place on the roads along the
north coastal area of Java, which results in scarce supplies of
the basic food stuffs in the capital city. I wonder when the
people will enjoy an atmosphere of safety in this country?

Also, a feeling of insecurity is gripping those who plan to
visit their hometowns and meet their families during the Idul
Fitri holidays. Both the people who would use their private cars
and those who depend on public transportation share the same
feeling of insecurity.

In this context, I would like to appeal to the government to
take the necessary measures to make travel safe enough for road
users, particularly for the few days before and after Idul Fitri.
The robbers and the looters are reportedly well organized. They
should not be allowed to carry out their actions unchecked, as if
the law of jungle prevails in this country. Nor should poverty
and hunger be made an excuse for such condemnable deeds.

Please, once again, security apparatus, do something about it!

SETIAWATI

Jakarta