Cianjur Police Headquarters Serves as Departure Point for Hajj Pilgrims, Providing Various Facilities
The Cianjur Police Headquarters in West Java served as the departure point for Hajj pilgrims heading to the Bekasi embarkation point on Sunday, May 17th. This initiative, a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, aims to provide enhanced support and comfort for pilgrims and their families.
Chief of the Cianjur Police, Ajun Komisaris Besar Dr. A Alexander Yurikho Hadi, stated that providing facilities at the Cianjur Police Headquarters is a form of support and special service. This ensures that Hajj pilgrims and their accompanying families can feel more comfortable.
“Unlike previous years, this year the departure point for Hajj pilgrims is centered at the Cianjur Police Headquarters. This policy is a form of support and special service from the Cianjur Police to provide greater comfort for Hajj pilgrims and their families,” said Alexander on Friday, May 15th.
This year, the Hajj quota for Cianjur Regency is 73 pilgrims plus 3 Hajj officers, totaling 76 people. They are part of Flight Group 24 JKS, along with 335 pilgrims from Bogor Regency, 30 from Bekasi City, and 4 officers. According to the schedule, the Hajj pilgrims in Flight Group 24 JKS will return to their homeland on June 24, 2026.
Alexander stated that the Cianjur Police have prepared temporary accommodation facilities, including 100 beds with mattresses, sheets, pillows, and blankets, as well as toiletries and basic necessities, and a comfortable resting area. “Hopefully, these guests of God will depart on Sunday, May 17th, around 5:30 AM after completing the Subuh prayer,” he concluded.
The Head of the Regional Hajj Pilgrimage Organizing Committee (PPIHD) of Cianjur Regency, Saepul Ulum, appreciated the Cianjur Police’s initiative in facilitating the departure of Hajj pilgrims. This effort demonstrates concern and synergy among the elements of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) in Cianjur Regency.
“Thank God, this year there is special attention from the Chief of the Cianjur Police, who offered the Police Headquarters facilities as a departure point for pilgrims. This is the best service to make pilgrims more comfortable and organized,” said Ulum.
The Cianjur Police are coordinating with the Bogor Police to manage traffic conditions, especially during the implementation of the one-way traffic system. The increase in vehicle volume is not only from Jakarta to Puncak Bogor and Cianjur but also from Cianjur towards Puncak or Jakarta.
The Cianjur Police want to help people who long to gather with their families during Eid al-Fitr. The Cianjur Police and the Pagelaran Police Station have begun renovating the house of Grandma Encih, with the help of local residents, in a collaborative effort.
In addition to on-site monitoring, the Cianjur Police have also opened communication channels with the Cianjur Regency DPRD to formulate early anticipation measures.
Dahnil began the inspection by surveying the Mecca Route service—a fast-track facility that allows pilgrims to complete Saudi Arabian immigration procedures at the airport of origin.
The Hajj Health Officer for Flight Group JKS 03, Dr. Rully Rusdiana, reminded pilgrims to maintain their health. Among the things pilgrims need to pay attention to is avoiding unnecessary Umrah activities.
For burial locations, Budi explained that according to the regulations for Hajj pilgrimage, these pilgrims will be buried in Mecca, and the process of managing the documents is currently underway.
The Head of the Riau Regional Office of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Defizon, said that all Hajj pilgrims from Riau who are in Medina have gradually been moved to Mecca.
Cardiologist Dr. Dony Yugo Hermanto reminded Hajj pilgrims with a history of heart disease to regularly check in at the health posts in the Holy Land.