Indonesian Police Deploy Air Ambulances and Patrol Vessels along Eid Holiday Routes
Jakarta — The Head of the Indonesian National Police’s Security Maintenance Agency (Baharkam), Senior General Karyoto, has deployed specialised police equipment to stand ready during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri/2026 holiday exodus and return journey.
“As part of Operation Ketupat 2026, as the Assistance Task Force for Air and Sea Operations under Baharkam, we are deploying air and sea support,” Karyoto said during a meeting in the House of Representatives Commission III conference room in Jakarta on Wednesday (11 March 2026).
Karyoto detailed that several specialised units being deployed by Baharkam include two air ambulances. The air ambulances represent part of the police’s effort to support security operations and provide optimal emergency medical response to the public.
According to him, the air ambulances are capable of transporting two victims simultaneously and are equipped with aviation safety standards and air medical equipment.
“The helicopters will be used to evacuate victims in emergency conditions such as accidents during the Eid holiday exodus and return, ensuring the public feels safe and comfortable celebrating Eid al-Fitr,” he added.
In addition to the air ambulances, Baharkam has also stationed one Beechcraft aircraft, three AW 169 helicopters, and one Dauphin AS 365N3 helicopter at the headquarters of the Air Police Directorate (Ditpoludara).
For water-based specialised equipment, two patrol vessels will be deployed. One is the Gelatik 5016 patrol ship stationed at Merak Port in Banten. The other is the Bima 7105 patrol ship stationed at Ketapang-Gilimanuk Port.
“Operation Ketupat 2026 involves two patrol ships,” he stated.
Additionally, Baharkam is providing aircraft and ship support from regional police commands. “Baharkam’s maritime support through the Water Police Directorate (Ditpolair) strengthens the balance of police vessels currently on assignment across regional police areas, totalling 35 police vessels,” he continued.