Sambut Chinese New Year 2023, Kapuas Hulu Police West Kalimantan Prepared 185 Security Personnel

The lampion lights were installed in the Merdeka Market complex in Putussibau City ahead of the Chinese New Year and Cap Go Meh, in the Kapuas Hulu area of West Kalimantan. ANTARA/Teofilusianto Timothy.

The Kapuas Hulu Resort Police (Polres) are preparing to welcome the Chinese New Year and Cap Go Meh celebrations. A total of 185 police personnel were prepared to secure celebrations in the district of West Kalimantan (West Kalimantan).

"We will carry out security at houses of worship (klteng) and also houses of residents celebrating Chinese New Year," said Kapuas Hulu Police Ops Head AKP Edhi Tarigan in Putussibau, Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, Monday, January 16, confiscated by Antara.

Edhi conveyed that the security of the Chinese New Year and Cap Go Meh would involve the ranks of the police such as Kalis, Silat Hilir, Jongkong, Semitau, North Putussibau and South Putussibau.

According to him, of the 185 personnel, they were from 130 Kapuas Hulu Police personnel and 65 police personnel, with one third of the strength.

"We will also strengthen by conducting routine patrols at a number of vulnerable points and strategic places," he said.

Edhi mentioned, the number of viharas or pekong that security will be carried out, namely in Silat Hilir District there are two, Semitau one, North Putussibau one and Jongkong one.

He appealed to all the people of Kapuas Hulu to maintain security and order, to respect each other in welcoming and celebrating Chinese New Year and Cap Go Meh.

"Create security and comfort for our brothers who celebrate Chinese New Year and Cap Go Meh, so that harkamtibmas can be realized in the community," he said.