Deputy National Police Chief Monitors Mudik Exodus from Air, Requests 2,746 Ketupat Operation Posts Ready to Serve Travellers
The Deputy Head of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri) conducted direct monitoring of the 2026 Eid exodus traffic from the air and inspected the Integrated Post at Rest Area KM 57A in Karawang, West Java, on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
This activity was part of oversight of the 2026 Ketupat Operation to ensure the smooth flow, security, and comfort of citizens travelling during the mudik (exodus) period.
The Deputy National Police Chief explained that aerial monitoring was conducted to directly observe traffic conditions on the main mudik routes, particularly toll sections from Jakarta towards West Java.
“Earlier we monitored from the air, from Jakarta to KM 29. Overall, from the aerial monitoring results, traffic flow is running very smoothly. Then from KM 29 we checked the readiness of the Korlantas Police Command Centre,” said Dedi.
He explained that the Korlantas Police Command Centre is now supported by various integrated national traffic monitoring technologies to assist in quick and accurate decision-making.
“In general, it is already supported by various technologies we have, connected to 18 regional police headquarters, then almost connected to all CCTV points on toll routes, both in Java, Sumatra, and several other regions. It is also connected to several CCTV points at airport exits and ports. This data is very important in order to make a decision,” he explained.
Aerial monitoring continued to Rest Area KM 57A in Karawang, which serves as an important stopover point for travellers to rest during their journey.
“We also monitored from the air from KM 29 to KM 57A at the rest area, which is quite large with a capacity of 1,000 vehicles. This is also important in order for us to provide services to the public,” said the Deputy National Police Chief.
On this occasion, the Deputy National Police Chief announced that the Indonesian National Police has nationally prepared 2,746 posts for the 2026 Ketupat Operation to secure both the mudik exodus and the return journey during Eid.
These posts consist of 1,624 security posts, 779 service posts, and 343 integrated posts distributed across various mudik routes and points of public activity.