Indonesian National Police Prioritises Security at Mosques and Eid Prayer Locations Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
The Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police (Korlantas Polri) has ensured that the security of mosques and Eid prayer locations becomes an integral part of Operation Ketupat 2026. Korlantas Polri Commander Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho stated that places of worship are included in one of the priority security clusters alongside transportation routes and public areas.
The police have mapped out the locations that will be used by the community for worship. “We have identified mosques, we have planned security for locations where Eid prayers will be held, and we have prepared everything for areas that may be used for takbir celebrations,” said Agus at a press conference at the Unified Command Post for Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 at the West Java Regional Police headquarters at Rest Area KM 57 on the Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road on Tuesday (17/3/2026).
Polri has identified five security clusters that are the focus during the operation. These clusters include toll roads, national arterial roads, ferry ports and transportation hubs, places of worship, and tourist areas.
The Ministry of Transportation has also been monitoring the implementation of security measures alongside the police. Coordination has been conducted to ensure that all security measures are aligned with the increased mobility of the community during this period.
The security of mosques and Eid prayer locations is part of the effort to maintain public comfort during the religious observance. Officials ensure that all religious activities can proceed safely and orderly.
West Java Regional Police Chief Rudi Setiawan has prepared security support in his jurisdiction through a direct service approach to the community. The West Java Regional Police has also established service posts at several locations, including around places of worship.
“We at the West Java Regional Police will continue to make efforts along arterial routes in coordination with the Ministry of Religious Affairs by establishing service posts at mosques,” said Rudi.
Service posts have been prepared at major mosques in each police district area. Officers provide services for community members who are resting or performing worship, including the provision of simple breaking-of-fast and pre-dawn meal provisions.