Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Home Affairs has deployed its inspectorate to oversee regional heads in disaster-affected areas across Sumatra, following widespread floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. 

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya confirmed the assignment on Saturday (6/12/2025)in Jakarta, stressing accountability in emergency response.

“The ministry has sent special inspectors to conduct examinations, and sanctions are very possible if violations are found,” he said, as reported by antaranews.com

The move came as public scrutiny intensified, including over South Aceh Regent Mirwan, who traveled for minor hajj pilgrimage umrah during severe flooding in his region. The ministry’s spokesperson, Benni Irwan, earlier said that Mirwan is expected to return on 7 December 2025  for questioning by the inspectorate.

Home Affairs officials said the monitoring aims to ensure regional authorities follow legal procedures, exercise proper authority, and respond swiftly to protect affected communities.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)