The Kapolres Kuningan and his team provide direct assistance to residents whose homes were damaged by heavy rain and a tornado in Mekarsari Village, Maleber District, Kuningan Regency.

progresifjaya.co.id, KUNINGAN – Police Alongside the Community—this motto was exemplified by the Polres Kuningan of the Polda of West Java, who demonstrated their concern for residents struck by disaster. The Polres Kuningan and their personnel arrived on-site to assist the community affected by a tornado in Mekarsari Village, Maleber District, Kuningan Regency.

Beyond providing aid, the Polres Kuningan joined in the collective effort to clear debris from homes damaged by the tornado.

As part of this humanitarian initiative, the Polres Kuningan distributed building materials to support the repair of damaged homes and offered free medical treatment. Police personnel worked side-by-side with local residents to clear away scattered building materials and rubble.

“Yesterday afternoon, heavy rain accompanied by a tornado damaged residents’ homes. We deployed an initial team yesterday, and today we are here to inspect the site personally. As a reflection of the Polri’s commitment to the community, we are here to support our fellow citizens affected by the tornado in Mekarsari Village. We hope these building materials will ease the residents’ burden and help accelerate the repair of their damaged homes,” stated the Kapolres Kuningan, AKBP Bellen Anggara Pratama, in a press statement on Friday, October 30, 2026.

He added, that the presence of the Polres Kuningan personnel was not limited to providing material aid; they also actively participated in the cleanup of the damaged homes.

“For us, helping the community goes beyond just providing supplies. We want to be present on the ground, working together and sharing in the experience of those affected. We hope the impacted residents are granted strength and resilience, and that they are able to get back on their feet soon,” said Kapolres Bellen.

The presence of Kapolres Bellen and his officers serves as a reminder that in times of crisis, compassion cannot be expressed through words alone—it must be demonstrated through concrete action.

As residents grapple with this misfortune, the arrival of Kapolres Bellen brings not only material aid but also moral support and encouragement to those affected.

The presence of the police in Mekarsari Village underscores that care and solidarity are integral to the Polri commitment to serving the community—especially when residents face the hardships brought on by a natural disaster.

A natural disaster—consisting of heavy rainfall accompanied by a tornado—struck Mekarsari Village, in the Maleber District of Kuningan Regency, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

The destructive event caused significant damage to residential areas. Carwan, the Head of Mekarsari Village, reported that more than 80 homes in the area were damaged by the disaster.

The damage is spread across three hamlets, with the worst impact felt in Hamlet 1 (Dusun 1) Kadatuan. In total, approximately 7 homes sustained severe damage, while around 80 houses in total were affected, leaving many in a state of devastation. (Bembo)