To enliven the 2026 Neighborhood Security Post (Satkamling) Competition, the Kuningan Police host a Wayang Golek “PAK 3” performance in Darma.

progresifjaya.co.id, KUNINGAN — Embodying the spirit of “Police Alongside the Community,” the Polres Kuningan held a traditional Wayang Golek (Sundanese wooden puppet) performance by the Pusaka Aria Kamuning 3 (PAK 3) troupe. The event took place in Kampung Gunung Luhur (RT 26/RW 04), Darma Village and District, Kuningan Regency, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beginning at 7:30 PM.

This Sundanese cultural showcase was organized specifically to celebrate and honor the winners of the 2026 Neighborhood Security Unit (Satkamling) Competition held at the Polres Kuningan jurisdiction level.

The event was led by the Kapolres Kuningan, AKBP Bellen Anggara Pratama, accompanied by Acting Head of Operations (Ps. Kabag Ops), AKP Supian, Head of Community Policing (Kasat Binmas), AKP Nurjani, Head of Public Order/Patrol Unit (Kasat Samapta), AKP Mukhali, Head of Traffic Unit (Kasat Lantas), AKP Aktuin Moniharapon, Head of Public Relations (Kasi Humas), AKP Mugiyono, and Darma Sector Police Chief (Kapolsek Darma) AKP Farikin, along with personnel from the Community Policing, Traffic, and Polsek Darma units.

Also in attendance were Darma District Head Denny Rosmayadi, Darma Village Head Yadi Juharyadi and his village administration staff, military representative (Babinsa) Sergeant Hartoyo from the Kadugede-Darma Koramil (Military Sub-district Command), members of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) and Community Empowerment Institute (LPM), the head of the Civil Defense Task Force (Satgas Linmas), as well as various community, religious, and youth leaders. Hundreds of local residents also gathered, filling the venue with great enthusiasm.

The evening’s festivities were further enlivened by the performance of renowned puppeteer (dalang) Ki Aan Anjasmara Hamzah, representing the Pusaka Arya Kemuning arts troupe from Garawangi, Kuningan Regency. Beyond serving as a platform for preserving local culture and providing entertainment for the community, this event is also utilized by the police force as an effective medium to convey messages regarding the maintenance of public security and order—delivered in a humanistic manner.

In accordance with the Kapolres Kuningan Telegram Letter Number ST/77/X/OPS.4.1./2026, dated October 21, 2026, an assessment process—comprising administrative reviews and field visits by the Community Policing Unit (Sat Binmas) of the Polres Kuningan —was conducted from October 12 to 16. Based on the evaluation results, the Satkamling (Neighborhood Security Post) located in RT 26 RW 04, Gunungluhur Hamlet, Darma Village (under the jurisdiction of the Polsek Darma), secured first place. Taking second place was the Satkamling in RT 08 RW 01, Cisantana Hamlet, Cisantana Village (under the Cigugur Sector Police), while the Satkamling in RT 04 RW 02, Cirahayu Barat Hamlet, Cipedes Village (under the Ciniru Sector Police), took third place.

Meanwhile, the Honorable Mention (Runner-up) awards were presented as follows: first runner-up went to the Satkamling in RT 02 RW 02, Gunungmanik Hamlet, Silebu Village (Polsek Pancalang); second runner-up to the Satkamling in RT 05 RW 02, Manis Hamlet, Kaliaren Village (Polsek Cilimus); third runner-up to the Satkamling in RT 02 RW 03, Puhun Hamlet, Sindangsuka Village (Polsek Luragung); and fourth runner-up to the Satkamling in RT 03 RW 05, Kliwon Hamlet, Haurkuning Village (Polsek Kadugede).

The event commenced with an opening prayer, followed by a report and remarks from the Head of Darma Village, and concluded with an address by the Kapolres Kuningan. Addressing hundreds of residents in attendance, Kapolres Bellen expressed his deep appreciation for the community’s active role in consistently maintaining local security through their own voluntary efforts.

“The synergy between the Polri and the community must continue to be strengthened—in line with the motto ‘The Police Together with the Community’—to ensure a safe and conducive public order environment. We also emphasize that neighborhood security patrols (siskamling) should be carried out regularly and consistently, not just during the competition period,” asserted Kapolres Bellen.

The event continued with the symbolic presentation of trophies and prizes to the competition winners, the awarding of a memento to the Kuningan Police Chief, a group photo session, and concluded with a Wayang Golek (Sundanese puppet) performance by the Pusaka Aria Kamuning 3 (PAK 3) troupe. The entire event proceeded safely, orderly, and in a conducive atmosphere from start to finish. (Bembo)