inp.polri.go.id - Riau. The Riau Regional Police, along with members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the regional government, conducted aerial patrols to monitor regional conditions and anticipate potential forest and land fires (karhutla).

The aerial patrols began at around 9:30 a.m. departing from the Lancang Kuning VIP Terminal at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (SSK II) in Pekanbaru. 

The patrols were attended by the Vice Chief of the Riau Regional Police, and other key regional officials.

From the air, the team monitored several areas of concern, including Siak Kecil Village, Siak Kecil District, Bengkalis Regency; Sungai Teritip Village, Sungai Sembilan District, Dumai City; and Raja Bejamu Village, Sinaboi District, and the airspace over Panipahan District, Rokan Hilir Regency. Reported by Media Hub, Sunday (8/9/2026).

The patrol then continued with a landing at the Pasir Limau Kapas Field helipad in Rokan Hilir Regency. At the location, the group conducted a direct inspection as part of an effort to ensure regional conditions and preparedness for potential forest and land fires.

Following the inspection, the aerial patrol continued, sweeping across Siak Regency, including Buluh Apo Village, Pinggir District. The activity concluded with a landing at the helipad at the Riau Regional Police headquarters.

Aerial patrols are part of the preventive measures and field monitoring to address the threat of forest and land fires. With aerial monitoring, regional conditions can be mapped more quickly, allowing for prompt follow-up on potential hotspots and fire indications.

Throughout the entire series of activities, the situation was monitored as safe and under control.

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