DENPASAR, BALINEWS — An emotional and solemn atmosphere filled the Bali Regional Police Headquarters in Denpasar on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as former Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Didit Daniel Adityajaya, took part in an official farewell ceremony marking the end of his service in Bali.
The ceremony was led by the newly appointed Bali Police Chief, Inspector General Pasma Royce, accompanied by the Chairwoman of the Bali Regional Bhayangkari organization, Mrs. Vitha Pasma Royce. Senior police officials, district and municipal police chiefs, and personnel from across the Bali Regional Police attended the event.
The ceremony began with the Pedang Pora ritual, a traditional police honor guard ceremony held to pay tribute to senior officers concluding their assignments. Police personnel stood in formation as Daniel Adityajaya and his wife walked through the ceremonial arch formed by crossed swords.
During the procession, Daniel and his wife said their farewells to police personnel who had gathered to see them off. They shook hands with members of the ranks one by one before departing for their new assignment.
The farewell ceremony served as a tribute to Daniel Adityajaya’s service and leadership during his tenure as Bali Police Chief. The presence of officers from across the organization also marked the conclusion of their shared period of service under his leadership on the island.
The ceremony additionally brought the official series of events surrounding the handover of the Bali Police Chief position to a close, with Pasma Royce assuming leadership of the Bali Regional Police.
For Daniel Adityajaya, the occasion marked his departure from Bali as he prepared to continue his duties at a new post. For the Bali Regional Police personnel, it was a moment to bid farewell to the leader who had served alongside them throughout his tenure in the Island of the Gods.
