ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM - The Aceh Tengah Police deployed a total of 34 personnel on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to secure a procession commemorating Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW. The procession passed through several roads in Aceh Tengah Regency. The deployment was aimed at ensuring the entire event proceeded in an orderly and safe manner while minimizing disruption to public activities.
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, S.I.K., M.H., personally led the security operation. Police personnel were stationed at several points along the procession route, including the area around the Regent's Office, Simpang Lima, along Jalan Sengeda, and toward Simpang Wariji.
In addition to securing the participants, police personnel also managed traffic along the entire procession route. Officers implemented traffic controls and adjusted traffic flows to prevent potential congestion caused by the movement of large crowds during the procession.
Police Accompany the Procession
The security operation focused not only on safety and security. Aceh Tengah Police personnel also ensured that residents could safely continue their daily activities during the event. At several points, officers managed vehicle traffic and assisted participants in crossing roads designated as part of the procession route.
In carrying out their duties, police personnel adopted a humane and community-oriented approach. Officers also paid close attention to the safety of both participants and road users so that the religious event could proceed in an orderly manner without disrupting public mobility.
Throughout the operation, police coordinated with the procession organizers and participants. This coordination helped officers respond promptly to various situations in the field, particularly those involving crowd movement and traffic conditions on busy roads.
The presence of police personnel along the procession route was also part of
Aceh Tengah Police's efforts to maintain public safety and order during the
Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW celebrations.
PERSONALLY LEADS PROCESSION SECURITY: Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq personally led the security operation for the Maulid procession to ensure the safety of participants and the smooth running of the event. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Keeping Traffic Flow Smooth
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, through Public Relations Division Head AKP Rasimin, said the security measures were carried out to ensure the procession proceeded safely while maintaining smooth traffic flow.
"Our personnel were stationed at several points to provide participants and residents with a sense of security and to prevent traffic disruptions," he said.
The deployment of personnel at strategic points enabled police to monitor conditions along the procession route while responding to changes in traffic conditions. Traffic management was also a key focus because the procession involved a large number of people moving along several roads.
Police urged all procession participants and road users to follow the instructions of officers throughout the event. This was considered important to ensure the religious event proceeded smoothly while allowing other road users to continue their activities safely.
ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY: Aceh Tengah Police Public Relations Division Head AKP Rasimin said the personnel were deployed to ensure the safety of participants and residents while also preventing traffic disruptions. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Procession Concludes Safely and Orderly
During the event, security and public-order conditions in areas along the procession route were assessed as safe and stable. Police personnel continued monitoring the situation until all scheduled activities had been completed.
The
Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW procession eventually concluded without any significant incidents. The security operation involving 34
Aceh Tengah Police personnel contributed to ensuring the event ran smoothly, both in terms of participant safety and
traffic management along the route.
With the event concluding safely and orderly, Aceh Tengah Police reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and assisting the community during various events involving large gatherings. Police will continue to adopt a humane and community-oriented approach so that the presence of officers among residents provides a sense of security while ensuring the public can maintain their daily mobility. (IDNC)
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