Depok Metro Police Hold Ramadan 2026 Night Run to Curb Street Brawls and Illegal Street Racing
POLRES Metro Depok, in collaboration with the Depok City Government, launched the Night Run Ramadan 2026. The night-run initiative is designed as a preventive measure to curb the incidence of youth brawls and illegal street racing that often flares during the holy month.
Police Chief of Depok Metro, Commissioner General Abdul Waras, said the concept aims to provide a positive outlet for the younger generation and to offer a refreshing sporting experience to relieve stress after a day of activity.
‘This activity is conducted to channel interests and prevent the occurrence of brawls and illegal racing,’ Waras said on Friday, 6 March.
A forum for Youth Creativity
Waras explained that the Night Run is an effort by the police to engage more closely with the community. Rather than taking a repressive approach, the police chose a persuasive approach to anticipate potential juvenile delinquency.
‘Through positive activities such as sport, it is hoped that the younger generation can channel their energy and talents in a healthy and beneficial way,’ he said.
This activity also acts as a direct response to the phenomenon of illegal street running that often blocks public road access and endangers safety. With official facilitation, the safety of participants and road users is expected to be maintained.
‘Because many children and adolescents engage in illegal street running, we, the police, are facilitating with security in accordance with SOP, of course,’ Waras added.
Maintaining Public Order
In addition to focusing on youths, the police chief urged all segments of society to actively maintain the conduciveness of the region during Ramadan 2026.
‘Residents are expected not to engage in negative activities that could disrupt security and comfort, such as illegal racing or brawls,’ he said firmly.
The programme is expected not only to be a sporting event but also a social instrument to improve the mood of residents amid fasting.