Authentic news.com, Riau
The first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Sunday (3/4/2022) in Riau, the situation is considered conducive. Muslims who carry out their worship feel safe and comfortable thanks to the presence of police personnel.
Where personnel from all Work Units (Satker), starting from Brimob, Traffic, Investigation, Samapta, Pam Obvit, Binmas and Intelligence, were deployed to a number of road points and crowded locations as well as places of worship.
Based on observations on Sunday night, personnel from the Bhayangkara Corps were seen standing guard at the mosque where Muslims pray. One of them is in Pekanbaru City, namely in the Annur Great Mosque area.
Officers are divided into several teams. Starting from carrying out patrols, guarding/guarding the gates, helping arrange vehicles entering and leaving, and helping people cross the road to get to the mosque.
Even several Muslim police officers wearing uniforms and caps were seen among the mosque congregation members, performing tarawih prayers in congregation.
With the presence of Police personnel in the midst of this community, it certainly makes the community happy and feel safe. The presence of the police is also in order to anticipate potential security disturbances.
“Thank you, police, we, the people, feel protected by the presence of the police. “We are calm while praying, and when we are on the streets, we are safe because there are lots of police patrolling,” said Nurjanah, a congregation at the Annur mosque after tarawih prayers.
Riau Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Mohammad Iqbal, said that National Police personnel are an important element in creating security in society.
“Especially providing a sense of security and comfort for the community while carrying out religious activities in the month of Ramadan 1443 H,” said Inspector General Iqbal.
In carrying out security, Inspector General Iqbal carries the concept of ‘Preventive Strike’. This concept is explained in 2 patterns of police operations.
First, Condition Creation Operation (Cipkon) through Enhanced Routine Activities (KRYD), especially 10 days before Ramadan.
“We actually carried out the Operation Create Conditions strategy before Ramadan arrived. This operation is to create a conducive, safe and smooth situation. We also all know that the arrival of the month of Ramadan requires solemnity. “Because the month of Ramadan is a holy month, full of maghfirah and mercy,” said Inspector General Iqbal.
“Therefore, the police are an important element in creating that solemnity. “For this reason, 10 days before the D day (Ramadan), we held a Cipkon KRYD operation, we carried out raids on alcohol, drugs, speeding, exhaust pipes, thuggery, guns and guns,” he added.
According to the Riau Regional Police Chief, this was done to minimize existing security disturbances.
Inspector General Iqbal emphasized that operations like this will also continue to be carried out after Ramadan.
“We cannot work optimally, so on this occasion we appeal to help elements of society. “Today is a step stone to create a conducive situation in Riau Province,” he said.
Not only the Cipkon Operation, Inspector General Iqbal explained, his staff are also holding the 2022 Lancang Kuning Ramadan Orderly Operation, starting on April 1 2022. This is also part of the Preventive Strike concept.
The operation was carried out by all levels of the Police/Polresta in all districts and cities in Riau Province.
“The goal is to improve the work of the police and all existing stakeholders. “For example, we will be present in all existing mosques to suppress unwanted things,” said the former Head of the National Police’s Public Relations Division.
“This doesn’t mean inside the mosque, but we want to minimize security disturbances. For example, fights, theft, for example during tarawih. All personnel will be present at Ramadan activities. “Whether it’s tarawih, or there are recitations, etc.,” he added.
Next, Inspector General Iqbal explained that National Police personnel would also be involved in securing several other activities. Such as at dawn, dawn romance, and other activities that are usually carried out in the month of Ramadan.
“We will be present through the Ramadan Orderly Operation. At least there is no speeding, brawls between residents. “This will continue until the special police operation, namely Operation Ketupat,” explained this 1991 Police Academy graduate.
He ensured that all the Riau Regional Police’s ‘machines’ would move to provide security, supported by the TNI, Regional Government officials, as well as religious leaders, traditional leaders, and others. (Ed/ANC)