East Java Police Prepare Personnel At Prone Points For Eid Homecoming

East Java Police Chief Inspector General Imam Sugianto/ANTARA

The East Java Regional Police have prepared personnel to be alerted at a number of vulnerable points during the Eid al-Fitr holiday homecoming period during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri.

East Java Police Chief Inspector General Imam Sugianto said that although there were relatively few vulnerable areas in East Java, there were points of special concern.

"We have mapped the vulnerabilities, East Java is not a priority concern because everything is okay," said Imam, quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 2.

Imam explained that one of the points that the East Java Regional Police paid attention to was the Ngawi toll road where accidents often occur. With these conditions, his party will place personnel in the area around the vulnerable area.

"Later we will put officers on the toll road," he said.

According to him, during the 2024 Lebaran homecoming period, drivers will be directed to rest for a while before continuing their journey to the Surabaya area and its surroundings. When entering the Ngawi toll road, the drivers are relatively tired.

"Our brothers and sisters from the west, (when entering the Ngawi toll road) have entered a tired point. Because they think Surabaya is close, then gas is pol. So tomorrow they will be directed to take a break before continuing the journey," he said.

In addition to the Ngawi toll road area, he continued, other areas that are of concern are Malang City, Batu City and Malang Regency, which are one of the tourist destinations in the East Java region.

People who have celebrated Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri will travel for holidays and tours in the Malang Raya area. Community activities while on vacation, also became the full attention of East Java Police personnel.

"Then, the other vulnerable are recreational areas. Like Malang which is connected to Batu City and its surroundings, it is a priority, because people will take a vacation after Eid," he said.

It is estimated that there are approximately 34 million people who will carry out the Lebaran homecoming and head for the East Java region. In addition, it is estimated that there are 31 million people who are going home between city districts.

"We have prepared approximately 16 thousand joint personnel to secure the flow of homecoming. The homecoming can be enjoyed happily, the police guarantee that community travel is given the best escort," he said.