Operation Ketupat 2026: Traffic Corps Chief Ensures Security for Worship and Optimal Activities

Jakarta - The Head of the National Police Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas Polri), who also serves as the Head of the Central Operations (Kaopspus) for Operation Ketupat 2026, Irjen Pol Agus Suryonugroho, has assured readiness for securing Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, particularly at worship sites and community activity locations. According to him, all units have prepared security measures from Takbiran night until the Id prayer to ensure the public can worship safely and comfortably. “Regarding Eid al-Fitr security, including Takbiran night and Id prayer, all units are ready,” stated Kakorlantas at the Thamrin Police Post in Jakarta on Friday morning (20/3/2026). Irjen Pol Agus emphasised that Operation Ketupat not only focuses on traffic regulation during mudik and return flows but also encompasses security for religious activities and social moments during Ramadan up to Eid al-Fitr. Several strategic points such as mosques, fields for Id prayers, and community activity centres are the focus of security to anticipate potential disruptions to public security and order (Kamtibmas). “Operation Ketupat does not only focus on traffic but also guarantees public security and order during the month of Ramadan up to Eid al-Fitr, including other social and spiritual moments,” he said. Kakorlantas also reported that traffic conditions are still monitored as safe and under control, both on toll roads and arterial routes. Although there has been an increase in vehicle volume on several arterial road sections, various traffic engineering measures such as open-close, traffic diversion, contraflow, and one-way systems have been prepared by local police units. “We are providing traffic updates on both arterial roads and toll roads. On arterial roads, there is indeed an increase in traffic flow, but the Provincial Police Chiefs and Traffic Directors have prepared various scenarios such as open-close, traffic diversion, including contraflow and one-way in several regions,” he said. “Secondly, for toll roads, the peak mudik flow is estimated to occur on the 18th and 19th, with a volume of around 270,000 vehicles. Compared to last year, there is an increase of about 4.26 percent,” stated Kakorlantas. With comprehensive security preparations, Kakorlantas hopes that the entire Eid al-Fitr series can proceed safely, orderly, and smoothly, allowing the public to celebrate the day of victory with full comfort.