Jambi Police Chief Orders Forest And Land Fires In Peat Jaya

JamBI - Jambi Regional Police Chief Inspector General Krisno H. Siregar asked the Director of Special Criminal Reserves to immediately investigate the cause of forest and land fires in Gambit Jaya Village, Sungai Gelam District, Mauro Jambi Regency, which had been on fire since a week ago.

"I have ordered the Director of Criminal Investigation to investigate all forest and land fires cases in Jambi Province in coordination with the local police," said Krisno after reviewing the location of the forest and land fires in Gambit Jaya Village, Muaro Jambi, Saturday.

The Regional Police Chief revealed that so far there are 32 hotspots spread across several districts in the jurisdiction of the Jambi Regional Police.

He also asked his members to investigate the cause of the forest and land fires (karhutla).

"Deterrence measures have been taken, including by issuing the Chief of Police's Decree through social media and banners, and I have also ordered all members to cooperate with all relevant parties in dealing with this forest and land fires," said Krisno.

The Regional Police Chief together with the main Jambi Regional Police carried out a direct check of the location of forest and land fires in Gambit Jaya Village, Sungai Gelam District, Muaro Jambi Regency.

This check is carried out as a form of quick response and the seriousness of the Jambi Police in handling forest and land fires that have occurred again in the Jambi area.

On this occasion, the Kapolda conveyed the importance of checking directly in the field to ensure that forest and land fires response steps can be carried out quickly and precisely.

"Currently we are at the point of forest and land fires, precisely in Gambut Jaya Village, and it is important for us to check this crime scene in determining what steps we should take," said Krisno.

The Kapolda also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all parties who have contributed to the handling of forest and land fires in the area.

"On behalf of the Jambi Police Chief, I would like to thank all stakeholders who have been involved in tackling this forest and land fires," he said.

Data from the Public Relations Division of the Jambi Police, specifically in the Peat Jaya land area, the area burned is around 264 hectares. The fire has been going on for a week, but the fire has not been extinguished yet.

Meanwhile, in Tanjabbar Regency, the area burned this time was only about 20 hectares and in Batang Hari at least 10 hectares.