Jatim Newsroom – East Java Regional Police (or a.k.a Polda of East Java) distributes sacrificial meat door-to-door for residents affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The distribution of sacrificial meat was carried out right on the celebration of Eid al-Adha 1442H, Tuesday (20/7/2021) which was also attended by all Polres of the East Java Regional Police.
East Java Police Chief (or a.k.a Kapolda of East Java) , Inspector General of Police Nico Afinta together with East Java Deputy Chief of Police Brigadier General Slamet Hadi Supraptoyo released the distribution of sacrificial meat at the East Java Police Headquarters. A total of 38 cows and 12 goats were slaughtered through designated Slaughterhouses (RPH).
“We based the circular letter from the Minister of Religion and the circular letter from the Governor of East Java regarding the implementation of takbir and Eid prayers, running safely and in an orderly manner. The slaughter of sacrificial animals is carried out at RPH or those that have been determined,” said the Kapolda.
He explained that the target for the distribution of sacrificial meat was to people in need. Especially people affected by the pandemic and the implementation of Emergency PPKM.
The officers who carry out the distribution of sacrificial meat are Bhabinkamtibmas, assisted by members of the traffic police, both from the Regional Police and carried out at the Resort Police and Polsek.
The Regional Police Chief added that the presence of the National Police along with the East Java Provincial Government and Kodam V/Brawijaya wanted to help the community to get through the pandemic. “So the police, the provincial government and the Kodam together with the community can work together in line to deal with this Covid-19,” he explained.
“Let’s take part together according to what we can do. And to the community, please obey by implementing 5M,” he added.
Furthermore, the East Java Police Chief likens Covid-19 to a bullet that is still whistling. “The sound is all around us. This bullet does not know our rank, our age, our background, if we are careless we will catch it. Anyone can get this disease if we are careless, but as long as we obey health protocols we will be safe. also implement health protocols both at home and wherever we are. Currently PPKM is implemented in order to regulate this, save the community, “he urged.
“We do not have different understandings. We must share the same understanding that this disease exists. Many have died, many have been sick, and now hospitals are still treating many Covid-19 patients,” he explained.
“Let’s carry out the health protocol together and hopefully with this togetherness we can get through this difficult situation together,” he concluded. (afr/n)
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