Bali Police Deploy 2,169 Personnel to Secure Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
Denpasar — The Bali Regional Police has deployed 2,169 personnel to secure thousands of strategic locations during Operation Ketupat Agung-2026 in advance of Nyepi New Year (Caka 1948) and Eid al-Fitr (1447 Hijriah) celebrations.
The centralised police operation was launched with a troop parade held at Iptu Soetardjo Field, Brimob Headquarters Bali Police, Tohpati, Denpasar, on Thursday.
Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya explained that Operation Ketupat Agung-2026 will run for 13 days, from 13 to 25 March 2026, involving police personnel supported by armed forces elements and various other stakeholders.
According to him, the operation has two primary objectives: to ensure security, safety, public order, and traffic flow during the Lebaran holiday exodus and return travel, as well as community activities during the holiday period. Additionally, the operation aims to maintain a conducive security and order situation before, during, and after the Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Bali.
“Security efforts will focus on various vital facilities and crowded locations,” Daniel stated.
To support security efforts, the Bali Police have established 31 posts consisting of 15 security posts, 11 service posts, and five integrated posts staffed by combined personnel from the police, military, and relevant agencies.
Security measures concentrate on vital facilities and crowded areas including 256 mosques, 539 prayer rooms, 351 Eid prayer locations, and 308 takbiran night activity points.
Security also covers transport facilities and tourist destinations such as I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, eight seaports, 11 terminals, 77 tourist attractions, 59 traditional markets, seven modern markets, and 37 shopping centres.
The Bali Police are paying special attention to activities leading up to Nyepi, which falls on 19 March 2026. Several activities receiving security focus include Tawur Agung Kesanga ceremonies and ogoh-ogoh processions, which are part of Hindu traditions preceding Nyepi.
The Bali Police Chief advised citizens travelling during Lebaran to take several precautions for safe journeys.
“When travelling, ensure your home is secure and double-check electrical installations, gas appliances, valuable items, and lock all doors and windows to prevent fires and burglaries,” he stated.
Daniel encouraged the public not to hesitate in leaving vehicles and valuables with the police station. “We are ready to safeguard them,” he concluded.