TANJUNG SELOR - The North Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda) has prepared security for the Lebaran homecoming and return through the Ketupat 2026 Operation which will be held for 13 days from March 13 to 25, 2026.
The readiness of security was marked by the title of the troops led by the Head of the Kaltara Police, Djati Wiyoto Abadhy, at the Kaltara Police Headquarters, Thursday (12/3/2026).
The Head of the Kaltara Police, Inspector General of Police Djati Wiyoto Abadhy, said that this security operation was part of a centralized operation carried out by the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Polri) simultaneously throughout Indonesia to ensure the smooth and security of the community during the Lebaran homecoming period.
"The police ranks in Kaltara, we have mapped a number of potential vulnerabilities that need to be anticipated during the Lebaran holiday. Among them are conventional crimes, acts of thuggery, illegal racing, to the potential for conflict between groups of people," said Inspector General Djati.
The former Metro Jaya Police Chief instructed all ranks of the Kaltara Police to increase patrols at vulnerable points and hours and strengthen synergy with related agencies and community security elements.
"Continue to increase the solidity and synergy in the implementation of tasks. Together we will create a safe homecoming, a happy family," he said.
Irjen Djati explained, based on a survey by the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, the movement of people on Lebaran 2026 is estimated to reach 143.9 million people. Although this figure is down about 1.75 percent compared to last year. The potential for a surge in travel is still anticipated following a number of government policies such as toll rate discounts, public transportation ticket discounts, and Work From Anywhere policies.
"Nationally, a total of 161,243 joint personnel were deployed to secure the homecoming routes, crowded centers, to vital objects. Security is also supported by the establishment of 2,746 posts consisting of 1,624 security posts, 779 service posts, and 343 integrated posts," he concluded.
To note, the National Police predicts that the peak of the homecoming flow will occur in two waves, namely on March 14-15 and March 18-19. Meanwhile, the peak of the return flow is estimated to take place on March 24-25 and March 28-29.
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