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Woman attacker apologizes for assaulting Jakarta traffic cop
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Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Mochamad Iriawan (left) hands an award to traffic police officer Adj. First Insp. Sutisna for "demonstrating a high degree of patience" during the attack by a driver on Jl. Jatinegara Barat in East Jakarta on Dec. 14. (Kompas.com/File)
D
ora Natalia Singarimbun, an employee with the Supreme Court, was captured on video attacking a traffic police officer. She has apologized for her wrongdoings on her Facebook account.
"I apologize to all Indonesian people, especially those who felt offended [by my actions]. I promise to change, to think before acting," Dora wrote on her Facebook account.
To the traffic policeman, Dora also promised to pay him a visit to ask for forgiveness.
"Regarding legal consequences, I am ready to face any punishment for my wrongdoings," she added.
On Wednesday, Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Mochamad Iriawan bestowed an award to traffic police officer Adj. First Insp. Sutisna for "demonstrating a high degree of patience" during the attack by Dora.
Sutisna turned his back and did not retaliate when Dora shouted at him and assaulted him on Jl. Jatinegara Barat in East Jakarta. According to Sutisna, Dora complained because he had stood in her way. He then took a picture of her car's license plate, using his cell phone, in order to make a report, but the action made Dora more furious.
Dora got out of her car and tried to grab his phone. Sutisna appeared to defend himself and took Dora's car key. Then Dora became even more violent and was seen pulling at the officer's uniform.
Sutisna reported the incident to the East Jakarta Police. (dmr)
