The South Sumatra Police (Polda Sumsel) distributed hundreds of\nsacrificial animals during Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah. The animals were\ndelivered from Palembang city centre to remote areas under its\njurisdiction.<\/p>\n
Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, South Sumatra Police Chief,\nsymbolically handed over sacrificial animals in front of worshippers and\nresidents at Masjid Al Aman, Pakri Complex, on Wednesday (27 May 2026).\nThe handover marked the commencement of the South Sumatra Police\u2019s\nseries of distributions for Eid al-Adha 1477 H.<\/p>\n
The solemn ceremony took place immediately after the Eid al-Adha\nprayers concluded. Inspector General Sandi Nugroho also greeted\nattendees.<\/p>\n
Inspector General Sandi Nugroho stressed the importance of fostering\nunity. He described the sacrificial ritual as a means to break down\nbarriers, with the police not as distant authorities but as an\ninseparable part of South Sumatra\u2019s broader community.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Senior Commissioner Sudrajad Hariwibowo, Head of Human\nResources Bureau, South Sumatra Police, reported high enthusiasm among\nofficers for sharing. Sudrajad stated that 579 sacrificial animals were\ncollected this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlhamdulillah, a total of 579 sacrificial animals\u2014comprising 327\ncattle and 252 goats\u2014were collected at the Polda and regional police\nlevels this year,\u201d Sudrajad reported.<\/p>\n
He explained that distribution was meticulously planned to ensure\ntargeted delivery. Hundreds of live animals were sent to Islamic\nboarding schools, religious study groups, mosques, and orphanages.\nMeanwhile, thousands of meat vouchers were prioritised for those working\naround police facilities but often overlooked.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sacrificial meat slaughtered at Masjid Al-Aman and Masjid\nAs-Sa\u2019adah today is being distributed via thousands of vouchers\u2014not only\nto residents of the complex but specifically to daily wage workers,\ncafeteria staff, and cleaning personnel. This is our way of expressing\ngratitude and solidarity with them,\u201d Sudrajad added.<\/p>\n
The distribution also reached the most remote geographical areas of\nSouth Sumatra. In the northwestern tip of the province bordering\nneighbouring regions, specifically in Karang Anyar Village, Musi Rawas\nUtara (Muratara) Regency, animals were handed directly to local village\nhead Martono for distribution among remote villagers.<\/p>\n
Similarly, in mountainous regions, land-based distributions reached\nAl Ittifaqiah Islamic Boarding School in Kuripan, Ogan Komering Ulu\n(OKU) South Regency.<\/p>\n
Through this targeted distribution, the warmth of Eid al-Adha is\nexpected to reach all societal layers. This initiative also underscores\nhumanitarian values that accompany the police\u2019s duty to maintain public\norder in South Sumatra.<\/p>\n
Confirming the initiative, South Sumatra Police Public Relations\nChief Nandang Mu\u2019min Wijaya stated that Eid al-Adha reflects the\ninstitution\u2019s commitment to remaining present within the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cSharing during this festive occasion is an expression of gratitude\nand our way of staying connected with residents. Service and protection\nfor the public is an ongoing commitment. We hope this unity strengthens\nequality across South Sumatra,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/south-sumatra-police-distributes-579-sacrificial-animals-to-remote-areas-1779898920", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }