13 Accident Cases, 2022 Ketupat Operation In Jambi Down 50 Percent

JAMBI - The Jambi Regional Police (Polda) noted that the number of traffic accidents decreased by 50 percent or from 26 cases in 2021 to 13 cases in 2022. The data was taken from the Ketupat 2022 Operation for 12 days and ended on Monday 9 May.

The Head of Public Relations of the Jambi Police, Kombes Pol. Mulia Prianto, said the number of victims who died during the 2022 Ketupat Operation was recorded at 4 people, much lower than in 2021 as many as 11 people. By percentage, the decrease in accident victims reached 63.63 percent.

"Although for 2022 the accident will decrease and the flow of going back and forth is smooth, in the future we still have to be vigilant and continue to improve to make it even better," said Jambi Police Public Relations Head Kombes Pol Mulia Prianto.

According to him, the reduction in the number of accidents and victims is something that is highly expected at every Ketupat Operation held, with a smooth and safe homecoming and the percentage of accidents and deaths will decrease.

During the Lebaran 2022 homecoming and return flows in Jambi Province, it has run smoothly, safely and in an orderly manner. This can happen because of good cooperation between the Police, TNI and other agencies as well as the community who are willing to obey the applicable rules.

Jambi Regional Police Chief Inspector General Albertus Rachmad Wibowo also expressed his gratitude to the people of Jambi Province who have been willing to cooperate well during the homecoming and return of Lebaran 2022.

"Thank you to the people of Jambi Province who have been able to obey the applicable rules, commitment and public awareness to comply with the rules given during the homecoming and return flows have been carried out correctly," said Mulia.

The order that has been carried out well by the people of Jambi is an appreciation for the Police who are in charge of securing services at every Ketupat 2022 Operation post.