Millions Of Crowded Congregants Of Haul Guru Sekumpul Martapura, Police Say Traffic Is Still Under Control

Banjar Police Chief AKBP M Ifan Hariyat was met at the Banjar Police Security Post for the 19th Haul Guru Sekumpul. (ANTARA/Firman)

Banjar Police Chief AKBP M Ifan Hariyat said the arrival of millions of 19th Haul pilgrims Syekh Muhammad Zaini Abdul Ghani or Guru Sekumpul in Martapura City, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan (Kalsel) had not completely disrupted the flow of traffic.

"As of Sunday (14 January) afternoon, the traffic flow was observed to be congested towards Martapura, but it is still relatively safe and under control," he said in Martapura, Banjar, South Kalimantan, Sunday, January 14, as reported by Antara.

According to him, although there was a severe traffic jam, the vehicle could still run, aka it would not stop completely.

This is because his party has carried out traffic engineering which has been implemented since Sunday morning starting at 10.00 WITA.

Several roads are diverted by the flow of vehicles so that they do not accumulate on just one main road.

"So we shift it to several alternative routes to unravel the congestion of arrival of pilgrims from several parts of South Kalimantan," he said.

The police chief also expressed his gratitude to all pilgrims who have complied with the directions of officers and volunteers in the field so that the situation can be maintained conducive.

In securing Haul Guru Sekumpul this year, the Banjar Police, assisted by the South Kalimantan Police and the surrounding Polres, deployed 1,500 personnel.

Then there are around 25 thousand volunteers and other relevant agencies who also help with security and arrangements for pilgrims who come to their return at the peak of the haul which will be held on Sunday night after the Maghrib Prayer.