JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya held a cross-sector coordination meeting to prepare for the security of the Lebaran homecoming through Operation Ketupat Jaya 2026. The operation will last for 13 days, from March 13 to 25, 2026.
The Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police said that this coordination meeting was held to unite the steps of various institutions in ensuring the smooth and safety of the community during the Lebaran homecoming and return period.
Polda Metro Jaya carries the tagline "Safe Travel, Happy Family" in the implementation of Operation Ketupat Jaya this year.
"Polda Metro Jaya has, prioritizes the hashtag "Safe Travel, Happy Family," he said to the media, at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters, Monday, March 9, 2026.
Director of Traffic (Dirlantas) of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Pol Komatudin, explained that more than 6,800 joint personnel would be deployed in the operation. Personnel come from the elements of the National Police, TNI, and other related institutions.
"Personnel will be deployed throughout the legal jurisdiction of the Polda Metro Jaya to provide security and comfort to the public who carry out Lebaran homecoming until the return flow," he said.
Based on the prediction, the peak of the homecoming flow is estimated to occur on March 16 to 18, 2026. DKI Jakarta is one of the areas with the most number of travelers in Indonesia.
It is estimated that the pilgrims will be divided into three main routes, namely to the west towards Sumatra, the southern route to Bogor and its surroundings, and the eastern route to West Java, Central Java, to East Java.
"This is what we will do by holding no less than 101 service posts. It consists of security posts, service posts, integrated posts, to monitoring posts on road sections that will be projected or predicted to occur a surge," he said.
The police also appealed to the public to prepare their physical condition and vehicles before traveling home. In addition, the public is asked to plan the travel time so that it is not the same as the peak of the homecoming and return flow.
In addition to homecoming security, the police will also anticipate a number of other community activities. This year, Eid al-Fitr is adjacent to the celebration of Nyepi so that additional security is needed.
"Some activities that are of concern include security for the night of takbir, Eid al-Fitr prayers, community social activities, and a surge in visits to tourist attractions in the Jakarta region," he added.
The police also anticipate potential weather disturbances during the operation period. Based on the predictions of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the intensity of rain in the Jakarta area is still in the moderate to high category.
"What needs to be anticipated is related to weather anomalies and predictions from BMKG, where at this time we are still in a situation of moderate to heavy rain intensity. this needs to be anticipated," he explained.
Furthermore, the Polda Metro Jaya Traffic Police has mapped a number of points that are potentially prone to flooding or flooding. If the water is more than 30 centimeters and cannot be passed by vehicles, the police will carry out traffic engineering.
"If it is above 30 cm, of course it requires handling which may also have an engineering pattern considering the road section that cannot be passed," he concluded.
When examined by the Criminal Investigation Unit, Pandji Pragiwaksono clarified his presence at the Toraja customary trial.
JAKARTA - Comedian and writer Pandji Pragiwaksono underwent an examination at the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police regarding his presence in a customary trial in Toraja, on Monday, March 9, 2026.
After the examination, Pandji said he received about 17 questions from investigators. The questions were mostly related to his presence at the Toraja community customary trial.
"I was asked about my presence in Toraja when I held a Toraja customary trial. I have clarified it," Pandji told reporters, Monday, March 9, 2026.
He explained that not all questions asked by investigators were directly related to the customary trial. However, in general, the examination focuses on the trial process and the parties involved in it.
Pandji also revealed that investigators had asked for confirmation regarding the figures or adat parties involved in the trial. He asked that investigators confirm directly to the Toraja indigenous people so that there would be no confusion about the names, positions, and regions.
"Because I don't want to mispronounce the name, position, and especially the region. So I ask the investigators to ensure directly to the indigenous people there," he said.
Regarding the possibility of a settlement through restorative justice, Pandji said it was not discussed directly during the examination. However, he hopes that the process that has been carried out through the customary trial can be considered.
According to him, the customary trial held in Toraja is a legitimate form of mediation because it is attended by representatives from 32 customary areas as well as seven customary judges.
"Everything is complete, there are representatives of customary areas and elders. So that's a legitimate form of mediation," he said.
Pandji admitted that he had undergone a legal process that ran calmly and believed that the case would find a light.
"I believe all of this will find its bright spot. I just go through the process," he said.
On that occasion, Pandji also revealed that the stand-up comedy show titled Mens Rea will be published in book form by Bentang Pustaka and is planned to be released in April.
The book will contain the script of the stand-up material along with data, facts, and Pandji's explanation about the background of each joke in the show.
"Hopefully people can understand the arguments behind the jokes in 'Mens Rea', not just see it as a joke material," concluded Pandji.
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