Police Haven't Searched For A Substitute For Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan, Who Was Disabled Due To The Death Of Brigadier J

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo (Rizky AP/VOI)

JAKARTA - The National Police has not yet decided on a replacement for Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan as Head of the Internal Security Bureau (Karo Paminal) of the Propam Division.

Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan was temporarily disabled by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo in the aftermath of the bloody incident that killed Brigadier J.

"It will be delivered in the near future," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo to reporters, Friday, July 22.

Currently, the Deputy Chief of the National Police, Komjen Gatot Eddy Pramono, and the National Police HR are still discussing to find the best person to replace Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan. Of course, the person who will be appointed must meet predetermined standards.

"The Chief of Police has ordered the Deputy Chief of Police and HR to immediately find a replacement in order to take up the daily position of Karo Paminal," said Dedi.

Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan was deactivated from his position as Karo Paminal. The deactivation was officially announced on July 20.

In addition, the deactivation of Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan aims to maintain independence and transparency in the investigation of the bloody incident that killed Brigadier J in the police shooting case.

"To maintain this independence, transparency and accountability," said Dedi.