South Sumatra Police Organise 227 Qur'an Completions, Strengthen Humane and Ethical Police Force
The South Sumatra Regional Police conducted 227 Qur’an completion ceremonies during the sacred month of Ramadan 1447 H as part of spiritual development for police personnel. Regional Police Chief Irjen Sandi Nugroho stated that the achievement of 227 completions should be understood as more than a numerical figure, but rather as a foundation for shaping the behaviour and ethics of police personnel.
“This achievement of 227 completions is a manifestation of our collective commitment. The values of the Qur’an must be reflected in our attitudes, integrity, and service to the community,” stated Irjen Sandi in his statement on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
The activity was centralised at Assaadah Mosque at the Polda Sumsel headquarters and was led directly by Irjen Sandi. The achievement of 227 completions resulted from active participation across all levels of Polda Sumsel, which collectively conducted Qur’an readings as part of strengthening spiritual values within the police force.
The activity was not merely ceremonial but represented a moral movement within the institution to shape the character of personnel with integrity and strong ethics. The event, which began at 4:00 PM local time, was also attended by Deputy Regional Police Chief Brigjen Rony Samtana, Inspector General’s Audit Office Kombes Pol Feri Handoko Soenarso, and all senior officials of Polda Sumsel. Also present were religious figures and leaders of religious institutions in South Sumatra, including the Head of the South Sumatra Provincial Ministry of Religious Affairs Branch Office, the Chair of the South Sumatra Muslim Scholars Council (MUI), leaders of Islamic organisations, academics, and Islamic scholars.
The attendance of various stakeholders demonstrated that the execution of 227 Qur’an completions by Polda Sumsel received broad support as part of a collective movement to strengthen moral and religious values.
Through this activity, Polda Sumsel reiterated its policy direction for human resource development within the police force, oriented not only towards professionalism but also towards moral and spiritual strength. This approach is believed to enhance the integrity, discipline, and empathy of personnel in carrying out their duties.
During the occasion, Irjen Sandi also expressed appreciation to the hafiz and hafizah (those who have memorised the Qur’an), including police personnel with Qur’an memorisation abilities, as a form of motivation for all members to continue improving themselves both professionally and spiritually.
Alongside the Qur’an completions, the series of activities also included social assistance distribution, Ramadan religious talks, and communal breaking of fast, further reinforcing values of solidarity and social care within Polda Sumsel.
The execution of 227 Qur’an completions was simultaneously conducted by all police district offices under Polda Sumsel, demonstrating the regional police’s concrete commitment to building a police force that is not only strong in law enforcement but also firm in moral and spiritual values, to realise a police force that is precise, humane, and increasingly trusted by the community.