West Java Police Chief Orders Crackdown on Street Crime

West Java Police Chief Inspector General Pipit Rismanto has instructed his officers to take firm action against street criminals, responding to growing public anxiety over violent robberies in the Bandung area. Speaking during a public order maintenance officer assembly at the West Java Regional Police headquarters on Friday, Rismanto stated that tackling street crime is a top priority under his leadership. He noted that prior to assuming his post, research and surveys indicated that the prevalence of street robberies was the public’s primary concern. The police chief emphasised that his command is committed to moving swiftly and collaborating with all elements of society to prevent such crimes from recurring.