Headline: policing scandal: prominent anti-narcotics officer dismissed after weaving wrong
Subhead: Dismissal follows excessive conduct toward Malaysian national at Jakarta event, indicative of larger discipline issues
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In an unprecedented move, Corpu Police dismissed Corpus Donald Parlaungan Simanjuntak, the head of the National Narcotics Agency (Bareskrim), for improper conduct, following a police brutality incident at the recent Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) event in Jakarta. The decision was made during a disciplinary hearing convened by the police’s Propam Division.
Three high-ranking police officers were dismissed, with Parlaungan being one of them. "The panel has decided on the PTDH (Dishonorable Dismissal) penalty for the three officers, including the director of the narcotics agency and his immediate assistant," announced Komisi Kompolnas M Choirul Anam on Wednesday.
Parlaungan, a native of North Sumatra with roots in the Batak region, is no stranger to the public. His career in the police force has been vast and varied, including serving as the head of police intelligence in several regions of North Sumatra, as well as stints in Bali and Jakarta.
However, Parlaungan’s dismissal is just the tip of the iceberg in a larger issue plaguing the police force. The dismissals follow a tumultuous event at the DWP, where Indonesian police officers harassed a Malaysian national. This incident has sparked concern and scrutiny over the conduct of police officers and their treatment of foreign tourists.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with further penalties expected for other officers involved in the case, as announced by Anam.
Image caption: "Indonesian police forces are under public scrutiny following high-profile incidents of misconduct, including the treatment of a Malaysian national at a recent Jakarta event."
The dismissal of Parlaungan, who had served in various capacities throughout his career, including drug enforcement and public order management, underscores the gravity of the police misconduct issue. His professional history has been compiled and referenced extensively in news reports, including:
- His early career in Bali, serving as a district chief and division head before transferring to North Sumatra in 2006.
- His tenure in North Sumatra, where he rose through the ranks, serving as the head of police intelligence divisions and police chiefs in various regions.
- His most recent position as the director of the National Narcotics Agency, a role he held since 2024.
The dismissal of Parlaungan is the latest development in an ongoing saga involving the conduct of Indonesian police forces. As the country continues to grapple with issues related to public order and drug enforcement, the police force faces increasing pressure to uphold its duties with honor and integrity.
