progresifjaya.id, JAKARTA – In order to celebrate Bhayangkara’s 78th anniversary, the Kadiv Humas of the Polri, Irjen Pol Sandi Nugroho initiated the religious activity of reciting the Al-Qur’an. This activity was carried out 78 times and led by 78 ustads.
The meaning of 78 in this khataman activity is taken from the age of the Polri, which turns 78 years old today.
This khataman activity was attended by hafiz of the Al-Qur’an from PTIQ graduates and personnel from the Polri Public Relations Division in two locations. Firstly at the Darul Quran Mosque at the Tahfidz Darul Quran Islamic Boarding School, Cipondoh, Tangerang City, on Sunday, (30/6) yesterday. The second was at the Polri Public Relations Division Mosque on Monday, (1/7) today.
In his statement, the Kadiv Humas of the Polri, Irjen Pol Sandi Nugroho said, that activities like this have been carried out by the Polri Public Relations Division since 2023. Also every Monday for 1 year.
Meanwhile, the Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo in his speech at the peak of the Bhayangkara anniversary which took place at Monas, Monday, (1/7) afternoon, emphasized, that the Polri will be committed to becoming a true Bhayangkara who serves the community, nation and state for the progress of Indonesia.
“As the President’s message is, we are committed to becoming true Bhayangkara who dedicate themselves to the people of the nation and state for the progress of Indonesia,” he explained.
On the other hand, Kapolri Listyo Sigit also realizes that the Polri is not perfect in carrying out its duties. However, changes will always be made in order to provide the best service for the community.
“We apologize if there are still many shortcomings in carrying out our duties and we continue to be committed to opening up space for criticism, suggestions and aspirations in the context of evaluating and improving the organization so that we can continue to make changes to realize the Polri according to expectations,” he explained again.
On the same occasion, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) also delivered a message at the peak event of Bhayangkara’s anniversary. President Jokowi asked the Polri to become a cooling system for every problem and strengthen diversity in every issue of friction between society. According to him, to meet these needs, the Polri must be more agile and adaptive.
“So in the future, the Polri must be more agile, must be more adaptive and have a strategic perspective, must become a cooling system and glue for diversity,” said President Jokowi.
Furthermore, President Jokowi also asked the Polri to be involved in the success of the regional elections by maintaining neutrality and democratic stability. According to him, the Polri is the key to ensuring that the regional elections can take place safely, honestly and fairly.
“I ask the Polri to support and make it a success. Maintain neutrality, maintain stability and safeguard our democracy so that regional elections can take place safely, honestly and fairly,” said President Jokowi. (Bembo)