JAKARTA - The National Police will hold the Ketupat 2026 Operation to secure the homecoming and return flow on the 1447 Hijriah Eid al-Fitr celebration. The ketupat operation, which will be held for 13 days, involves 89,228 National Police personnel.
"To ensure the smooth and safety of the trip, the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia has specifically held the Ketupat Operation, a centralized police operation aimed at maintaining security, order, and the smooth flow of homecoming and return during the Eid al-Fitr period," said Head of the Security Maintenance Agency (Kabaharkam) Polri Komjen Karyoto in a meeting with Commission III of the DPR, Wednesday, March 11.
"Operation Ketupat with the code Ketupat 2026 was carried out for 13 days, starting from March 13 and ending on March 25, 2026," he continued.
In this operation, the National Police deployed 89,228 personnel who will work together with various related agencies such as the TNI, Transportation Service, and Satpol PP.
"In this operation, thousands of police personnel were assisted by the TNI, Transportation Service, Satpol PP, and other related institutions to secure the main routes for homecoming, terminals, stations, ports, airports, and crowded centers such as shopping centers and tourist attractions. The total number of police personnel involved is 89,228 personnel," said Karyoto.
In addition to traffic security, the National Police also increased patrols to prevent potential criminal acts. Such as theft, snatching, and robbery which often increase during the homecoming season.
The National Police has also prepared emergency facilities to anticipate incidents during the homecoming journey, including air ambulances. "Specifically, we from the National Police's Baharkam have made two air ambulances that can be used at any time if an incident occurs during the homecoming journey. However, this has only been placed on Java Island," said Karyoto.
Karyoto hopes that through the Ketupat Operation, people can travel home and celebrate Eid al-Fitr safely and comfortably.
"With the Ketupat Operation, it is hoped that the homecoming journey will be safer, more comfortable, and smoother so that people can celebrate Eid al-Fitr with happiness with their families," he concluded.
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