Police Korlantas Deploy Hundreds Of Thousands Of Joint Personnel To Prevent Homecoming Community

National Police Chief Irjen Istiono (Photo: humas.polri.go.id)

JAKARTA - The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) deployed 166,734 combined personnel from various agencies to implement the policy of banning Eid al-Fitr 2021 homecoming. Later, the personnel will be on guard at hundreds of sealing points.

"Prepared a total of 166,734 combined personnel from the Police Headquarters, Police Ranks, and related agencies," Police Chief Irjen Istiono told VOI, Friday, April 9.

Of the hundreds of thousands of personnel on standby, said Istiono, The National Police Headquarters has 834 members. Consists of 53 leaders and staff. The rest of the various task forces have been formed.

"16 people from task force 1, 66 people from task force 2, 101 people from task force 3, 32 people from task force 4, and 543 people from task force 5," he said.

Then, for the Regional Police deployed 93,336 personnel. Meanwhile, the other 72,564 personnel consist of relevant agencies such as the TNI, The Transportation Office, Satpol PP, The Health Office, Scouts, Linmas, Raharja Services, Basarnas, and others.

Previously, the National Police prepared a sealing scheme in accordance with the implementation of the policy of banning homecoming, namely on May 6-17. There are at least 333 sealing points in various regions.

"At this momentum, the National Police will hold a sealing at 333 points, especially from Lampung to Bali," said Irjen Istiono.

The sealing points are on the borders of provinces and districts. Stubborn people still returning home will be prevented.

The implementation of this policy aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because, referring to the data of each long holiday must have an impact on the increase in positive cases of COVID-19.

"That is the main mobilization point that should be done in addition to check points in some areas," said Irjen Istiono.