19 families affected by Cikande radioactivity were relocated to neighboring villages

Serang – A total of 19 family heads (HH) have been temporarily relocated from the radioactive cesium-137 red zone area in the Cikande Modern Industrial Area, Serang Regency, Banten. They now live in a rented house prepared by the local government. Serang Police Chief AKBP Condro Sasongko inspects the relocation site for residents of Barengkok Village, Sukatani Village, Cikande District. Residents were placed in Sukarame Village, Sukatani Village, about 2 kilometers from the former radioactive red zone area. “At the new location, the regional government has prepared rental houses that will be occupied by 19 family heads or as many as 64 people,” said Serang police chief AKBP Condro Sasongko on Tuesday (22/10/2025). Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “Relocation was carried out to ensure the safety of residents from exposure to radioactive substances found around their old residence,” he continued. The Serang Police Chief, accompanied by Kasatintelkam, Iptu Saeful Sani, interacted and dined with the residents to ensure that the condition of the new residence was livable and comfortable. Condro advised residents to maintain the facilities provided and use aid wisely. “Use charity money wisely for family needs, not for things that are not useful. The facilities provided by the government should be maintained and maintained so that they can be used in the long term,” he said. For your information, the Serang Regency government has previously distributed mercy money of IDR 5 million to each head of the relocated family. This assistance was provided as a form of government attention to the social and economic impact that residents experience as a result of moving from their old residence. Condro stressed that the Serang Police will continue to monitor the post-relocation situation and coordinate with related agencies to ensure that all residents’ needs are met. “We appeal to the public to maintain their health and immediately report any complaints after moving from radiation-affected zones,” he said. There are 30 families to be resettled. The government is updating data on residents around the Cikande Modern Industrial Area, Serang Regency, Banten, affected by Cesium-137 radiation. A total of 30 family heads will be moved from five different points. “There are 30 family heads identified, and we have prepared quick steps to resettle some of the affected residents. Currently, we are processing and preparing resettlement places for residents affected by this case,” said Deputy for Pollution and Environmental Damage Control (PPKL) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) Relationship in Ridho Sangi, Monday (20 Ridho San10 journalists). According to Ratio, relocation is important so that the disinfection process runs faster and safer. The central government also coordinated with regional governments regarding its implementation. “This relocation is important so that the decontamination process goes quickly and safely. We have coordinated with the Serang Regency government and the community at that location is ready,” he said. Also watch the video ‘Government Social Assistance for the Cikande Community’: (aik/wnv)