Deputy Police Chief Leads National Pilgrimage Ahead of 80th Bhayangkara Day
Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo led a pilgrimage and flower-scattering ceremony at the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery (TMPNU) in South Jakarta. The ceremony was held ahead of the 80th Hari Bhayangkara (Police Day) commemoration.
The event was attended by senior officials from the National Police Headquarters. The ceremony began with a tribute to the spirits of the heroes, a moment of silence, the laying of wreaths, the recitation of prayers, and the scattering of flowers on the graves of national heroes.
Simultaneously, police personnel across the country conducted pilgrimages at various historic sites and the final resting places of national figures and police predecessors.
Pilgrimages were also carried out at Tanah Kusir Cemetery, including at the grave of Police General Raden Said Soekanto Tjokrodiatmodjo, the first Chief of the Indonesian National Police who laid the institution’s foundations, and the grave of the third President of the Republic of Indonesia, B.J. Habibie, a statesman and scientist who inspired the nation through his dedication, innovation, and love for Indonesia.
Meanwhile, at Giritama Cemetery in Tonjong, Bogor, the Inspector General of Supervision of the National Police, Commissioner General Wahyu Widada, led a pilgrimage and flower-scattering ceremony at the grave of retired Police General Hoegeng Iman Santoso, a figure known as a symbol of integrity, honesty, and moral example in the history of the Police force.
Tributes were also paid to other Police predecessors who contributed to building and developing the Indonesian National Police, including retired Generals Kunarto, Dibyo Widodo, Awaloedin Djamin, R. Soetjipto Danoekoesoemo, Widodo Budidarmo, M. Hasan, Anton Soedjarwo, and retired Commissioner General Mochammad Yasin, who was the first Chief of Police after the proclamation of independence and a key figure in maintaining the Police force’s existence during the early days of independence.
In addition to the land-based pilgrimages, the Police also conducted a maritime pilgrimage and flower petal scattering ceremony in the waters of Jakarta Bay, led by the Head of the Police Security Maintenance Agency. This activity served as a tribute to maritime heroes and fighters who died defending Indonesia’s territorial waters. The scattering of flowers symbolised prayers and respect for those whose contributions live on in history, even though some of their final resting places remain unknown.
Deputy National Police Chief Dedi Prasetyo stated that the series of pilgrimages and flower-scattering ceremonies held simultaneously across Indonesia was a moment to strengthen the identity, character, and values of service that form the foundation of the Police force.
“When we stand at the final resting places of national heroes, statesmen, and our Police predecessors, we are truly learning about the meaning of sacrifice, integrity, and sincere devotion to the country,” Dedi said to reporters on Wednesday (24/6/2026).
“From Police General Raden Said Soekanto, we learn about pioneering and dedication in building the Indonesian National Police; from B.J. Habibie, we learn about vision and work for Indonesia; from General Hoegeng, we learn about moral example; and from other Police predecessors, we inherit the spirit of service that has become the foundation of this institution to this day,” he added.
According to Dedi, the pilgrimage and flower-scattering is not merely a ceremonial tradition ahead of Hari Bhayangkara, but a means of preserving the nation’s collective memory that independence, security, and national unity were built through the struggles, sacrifices, and dedication of predecessors.
“Scattering flowers is a symbol of respect, but the deeper meaning is to continue their spirit of struggle. We come bearing prayers, but we leave carrying the responsibility to continue their service. The spirit of the heroes and Police predecessors must live on in integrity, professionalism, courage, and the best service to the community,” Dedi said.
Regarding the flower-scattering ceremony in Jakarta Bay, the Deputy National Police Chief emphasised that the vast sea symbolises the boundless dedication of the nation’s fighters. The tribute paid in the waters serves as a reminder that the contributions of maritime heroes will always be remembered and passed on to future generations.
“Whether on land or at sea, the entire series of pilgrimages today teaches us the same lesson: that a great nation is one that honours the services of its heroes. Ahead of the 80th Hari Bhayangkara, the National Police reaffirms its commitment to continuing the spirit of struggle, maintaining public trust, and dedicating itself fully to the nation and state,” he stated.
Through this national pilgrimage series ahead of the 80th Hari Bhayangkara, the Indonesian National Police reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the legacy of its predecessors, strengthening public trust, and delivering service that is increasingly professional, modern, and humane for Indonesia.