Prohibited Homecoming, East Java Regional Police Prepares 8 Confinement Points

Head of Public Relations of the East Java Regional Police, Kombes Gatot Repli Handoko. BETWEEN East Java / HO-Polda East Java

SURABAYA - Various methods have been used by the East Java Regional Police to ensure that people do not go home for Eid. One of them is by doing insulation at the borders which are scattered in various areas in East Java.

"This step aims to prevent people from going home for Eid, it applies to all groups. Even people who have been vaccinated are also prohibited from going home," said Head of Public Relations of the East Java Regional Police, Kombes Gatot Repli Handoko, confirmed, Tuesday, April 6.

There are eight isolation points in East Java. Among others, the Tuban border, Bojonegoro-Cepu, Ngawi-Mantingan-Sragen regular route, Ngawi-Mantingan-Sragen toll road, Magetan-Larangan.

Then at the border toll Ponorogo-Wonogiri, Pacitan-Wonogiri, and Ketapang-Banyuwangi Port. Other check points are also carried out at the Kertonegoro, Ngawi, and Kembang Putih bus terminals, Tuban Regency.

According to Gatot, this step was prepared by joint officers from the Covid-19 Task Force, Police / TNI, Transportation Agency, Health Office, and others. In addition to conducting medical examinations, the officer will also check the travel requirements for passing motorists.

"We will prioritize health protocols, and drivers passing through will be tested for antigen swabs," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the East Java Transportation Service (Dishub), Nyono, emphasized that the Eid homecoming is prohibited. However, he said, the government allowed people to travel. This has been regulated in the Circular (SE) of the National Task Force Number 12 of 2021.

"What is emphasized is the prohibition of going home, which causes the arrival of people from one area to another," said Nyono.