Jakarta Police Chief Inspects Senen and Gambir Stations, Distributes Chocolate to Mudik Travellers
Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri inspected the Eid holiday travel flow at Pasar Senen Station and Gambir Station. Inspector General Asep distributed chocolate to the travellers at these stations.
The inspection was conducted by Inspector General Asep on Saturday afternoon (14/3/2026). Inspector General Asep was accompanied by Deputy Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Brigadier General Dekananto Eko Purwono, Head of Traffic and Transportation of Jakarta Metropolitan Police Kombes Komarudin, and several other senior officials.
Inspector General Asep first inspected Pasar Senen Station. He and his delegation arrived around 16:09 West Indonesian Time.
Inspector General Asep then continued his inspection to Gambir Station, greeting travellers and distributing chocolate.
Before inspecting Pasar Senen and Gambir stations, Inspector General Asep had previously inspected the Pulo Gebang Integrated Terminal in East Jakarta. Inspector General Asep noted that today’s passenger numbers were not as high as the previous day.
“We need to inform everyone that today the Jakarta Metropolitan Police has conducted inspections at Pulo Gebang Terminal, which provided information that today’s passenger numbers are not as large as yesterday. Hopefully there will be dynamics ahead, with fluctuations,” said Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri to journalists at Pulo Gebang Integrated Terminal in East Jakarta on Saturday (14/3).
Inspector General Asep stated there are 1,647 handling locations within Operation Ketupat 2026, consisting of 68 security posts, 22 service posts, 9 traffic flow monitoring posts, 83 posts at economic centres, 4 at terminals, 4 at stations, 2 at airports and 1 at a port.
“We have also prepared security at 471 banking offices and 164 pawn shops. I am detailing all of this for you. We also have 621 vital facilities, including petrol station substations, PLN electricity substations, and Pertamina depots,” he said.
He stated that security is also being conducted at 13 locations for Takbiran ceremonies, 133 locations for Eid prayers and zakat distribution, and 37 locations for pilgrimages. He said inspections of 9 recreational facilities such as Ancol, Ragunan Zoo and Taman Mini would also be conducted.
“In this regard, Jakarta Metropolitan Police is deploying 6,812 personnel. This consists of 5,092 police personnel, which we divide into 2,700 from the Regional Police and 2,392 from the District Police,” said Inspector General Asep.
“We also have 416 personnel on secondment from the Military (TNI) from Jaya Military Command and the various District Military Commands. Additionally, we have 1,088 personnel on secondment from local government agencies, and 216 community members involved,” he added.
Inspector General Asep stated that security is also being provided at places of worship including 10 main mosques and 123 other mosques. Then, 68 high-risk crowding points such as the National Monument, Roundabout HI, Ocean Park BSD, Aviary Park Bintaro, BXC, Scientia Square Park, and various water parks in Bekasi and Depok.
“For emergency health support, 57 ambulances have been prepared. Additionally, 84 referral hospitals are available in the jurisdiction of Jakarta Metropolitan Police,” he said.
Additionally, Inspector General Asep noted that flood disaster mapping has been conducted. There are 106 identified high-risk locations throughout the jurisdiction of Jakarta Metropolitan Police.
“We have also prepared a total of 523 personnel on standby for disaster and search and rescue operations, consisting of 210 personnel from Jakarta Metropolitan Police Search and Rescue, and 313 personnel from the District Police Search and Rescue. For fire department preparedness, we have prepared 148 fire-fighting units,” he said.
Furthermore, Inspector General Asep urged the public travelling home for Eid to leave their vehicles at the nearest police district offices. He also urged the public not to hesitate to contact the 110 call centre if they need police assistance.
“We from Jakarta Metropolitan Police wish to address and urge all members of the public to have a safe journey home. Hopefully everything goes smoothly, you arrive at your destination safely and happily,” said Inspector General Asep.
“And please don’t forget, those driving should be careful on the road. If you are tired, you can stop at rest areas. And if you encounter any situation requiring police assistance, immediately contact the 110 call centre,” he added.