Shoot on the spot, says police chief

Shoot on the spot, says police chief

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Provincial police chief Col. Gendro
B.S. has ordered his members to take a tough stance against
criminals, and shoot them on the spot if necessary.

Antara quoted the police chief as commenting on the reported
increase in the crime rate and armed robberies in Lampung. "This
shoot on the spot (order) is necessary so that armed criminals do
not have the chance to kill other people," he said here
Wednesday.

He called for greater vigilance against a possible surge in
robberies, especially in the lead-up to Idul Fitri.

"We will intensify security efforts (deploying) all existing
personnel, but the public should help out," he said. (swe)