Friday, 06 November 2026
LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) demonstrates its care for the community not only through its duty to maintain security and public order, but also by standing alongside residents when they experience personal tragedy. This commitment to serving the public with compassion was demonstrated by Torgamba Police Chief AKP Sunipan Gurusinga, S.H., who visited the home of the late Sukono on Friday, 6 November 2026. Sukono was the father-in-law of Samsul, Editor-in-Chief of Pos Metro TV in Torgamba District.
The police chief was accompanied by several officers during the visit to the family home in Dusun Simpang IV, Aek Batu Village, Torgamba District, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency. The visit reflected the police force's sympathy and concern for a family grieving the loss of a loved one.The gathering, which began at approximately 9.15 am local time, also highlighted Polri's community-oriented approach. Through personal visits of this kind, officers seek to build closer emotional ties, maintain social connections and strengthen harmonious relationships with the public.
During the visit, AKP Sunipan Gurusinga expressed his sincere condolences to the bereaved family. He also encouraged them to remain strong, patient and hopeful while facing this difficult test from Almighty God.AKP Sunipan also paid particular attention to the deceased's wife, who is currently unwell. He offered her moral support and encouraged her to remain strong and maintain her spirits despite the family's profound loss.
The officers' presence demonstrated that social responsibility can be expressed through practical acts of kindness. Moral encouragement and personal expressions of sympathy are important ways of supporting families during periods of bereavement.Several senior officers and personnel from Torgamba Police Station also attended the visit. They included the Head of Criminal Investigation, IPTU Rajo Hamonangan Irawan Lubis, S.H., M.H.; Head of Traffic Police, AIPTU Karyanto; Head of Internal Police Supervision, AIPTU Erwin Lubis; Head of Community Policing, AIPTU Bonor S.; Head of Intelligence, AIPTU PF. Tanjung; and Administrative Officer, AIPTU H. Rambe.
Also present were Samsul, Chairman of Pos Metro TV in Torgamba District, and Ardi, the son of the late Sukono.
On behalf of the family, Samsul expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Torgamba Police Chief and all the officers who had taken the time to visit their home and offer their condolences.
He particularly appreciated the attention and support extended to the family during their period of bereavement. He said the officers' personal presence meant a great deal to the bereaved relatives.Samsul also expressed his hope that all personnel at Torgamba Police Station would always enjoy good health, success and the protection of Almighty God as they carried out their duties in serving the community.
The family's appreciation also highlights the importance of positive relationships between the police, media professionals and the wider community. Communication and mutual support provide an important foundation for creating a safe, harmonious and caring society.
The visit by the Torgamba Police Chief demonstrates that police responsibilities extend far beyond law enforcement, criminal investigations and maintaining security and public order.
The police also have a social responsibility to stand alongside members of the public, particularly when they need assistance, attention and moral encouragement. This community-oriented approach can strengthen relations between police authorities and residents while building greater public confidence.Trust in the Indonesian National Police (Polri) is built not only through successful criminal investigations or effective security operations. Empathy, services that respond to community needs and humanitarian involvement in everyday life also play an important role in shaping the public's perception of the police.
The presence of the police chief and his officers at the bereaved family's home provides a simple yet meaningful example of how public service can go hand in hand with social responsibility. At the same time, harmonious relationships between the police, media professionals and the community should continue to be nurtured through communication and positive joint activities.The condolence visit concluded at approximately 10.20 am local time. The Torgamba Police Chief and his officers ensured that the gathering proceeded safely, in an orderly manner and without disruption.
Through social and humanitarian activities of this kind, Torgamba Police Station aims to strengthen its connection with the community and provide policing services that are accessible, responsible and compassionate.Together with the community, the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police (Polres Labuhanbatu Selatan) reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security and public order. The force also pledged to continue doing good and acting promptly, carefully, decisively and sincerely in carrying out its responsibilities. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
