Intensified Operation for Homeless People Ahead of Ramadan Fast, Jambi Dinsos: Maintain Order

Illustration of Satpol PP regulating street children and beggars. (Antara)

Jambi City Social Service (Dinsos) has stepped up the crackdown on homeless people, beggars, and street children who are often seen in a number of crowded areas, especially before breaking the fast during the month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah.

Head of the Jambi City Social Service, Yunita Indrawati, said that during Ramadan, the activities of homeless people and beggars tend to increase. This has the potential to disrupt order and endanger safety, especially for children on the highway.

For this reason, his party routinely patrols to ensure that the city remains safe and comfortable during the month of Ramadan, including disciplining the homeless.

"In addition to maintaining public order, the most important thing is to protect children from the risk of violence or exploitation. We want to ensure that they are not on the streets," he said, in Jambi, Wednesday, quoted by Antara.

Based on the results of the Ministry of Social Affairs' monitoring, locations such as red lights, traditional markets, and shopping centers are their concentration points.

In the raid that had been carried out, Yunita revealed that as many as 19 homeless people and beggars had been secured.

Those who are directly caught are taken to the Dinsos office to receive further guidance, education, and data collection. For those who are suspected of being exploited, especially minors, the handling will be carried out in accordance with applicable laws.

Meanwhile, to overcome this problem more effectively, the Ministry of Social Affairs appealed to the public not to give money directly to homeless people and beggars on the street. According to him, the habit of giving money directly will only worsen the situation and increase the number of new street children.

As an alternative, Yunita invited Jambi City residents to channel donations through official institutions that can ensure more targeted assistance and provide long-term impact.

"Ramadan is a month of sharing, but let's share in a wise way so that social problems do not get more protracted," he said.