Erlichson Pasaribu

Erlichson Pasaribu is the police chief of North Halmahera district in Indonesia. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in the response to the recent eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island. The eruption, which occurred on a Friday morning, spewed an ash cloud as high as 10km, tragically killing three hikers, including two foreigners and one local resident. Authorities, under Pasaribu's purview, are actively searching for 20 hikers who went missing in the area despite it being closed since April 17. Pasaribu has provided official statements to the media, confirming the fatalities and the ongoing rescue and search operations. His role highlights the critical coordination between law enforcement and disaster management agencies during natural calamities in the region.