Riau Police "Break Fast" on Campus, Distribute Iftar Packages to Students
As the time for breaking fast approached, the atmosphere at the campus gates in the Pekanbaru area suddenly became busy with the presence of police officers. Rather than providing security for demonstrations, personnel from Riau Regional Police arrived to “ngabuburit” (spend time in relaxation before breaking fast) whilst distributing hundreds of iftar packages.
This activity was held at the campuses of Islamic University of Riau (UIR), Riau University (UNRI), and Muhammadiyah University of Riau (UMRI) on Wednesday afternoon (11 March 2026). This sympathetic gesture served as the Indonesian National Police’s way of strengthening bonds with young intellectuals in Riau.
The activity commenced at approximately 16:30 Western Indonesia Time, conducted simultaneously across the three campus areas with involvement from combined personnel from the Community Relations Directorate (Dit Binmas), Internal Security Directorate (Dit Intelkam), and Traffic Directorate (Dit Lantas) of Riau Regional Police.
The presence of police officers at the campus gates was received with enthusiasm by students and surrounding communities who were passing through as the time for breaking fast approached.
In this activity, a total of 450 iftar packages were distributed free of charge. Distribution was conducted in a humane manner, with police officers interacting directly with students whilst providing brief messages regarding maintaining community security and order (Kamtibmas).
“This activity represents our concern for our younger brothers and sisters, the students, who are observing the Ramadan fast, as well as an effort to strengthen the bonds between the National Police and the world of education,” stated Kombes Zahwani Pandra Arsyad, head of the Riau Regional Police public relations division.
In addition to distributing iftar packages, the presence of personnel from the Traffic Directorate also helped regulate traffic flow around the campus area to ensure smooth movement during the busy evening rush hour. The activity concluded as the call to evening prayer sounded, with the situation remaining secure and under control.