Operation Ketupat Ensures Security from Takbiran Night to Eid Prayers
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) has assured that Operation Ketupat will guarantee security for Takbiran night through to the performance of Eid al-Fitr prayers in various regions. Korlantas Polri Chief Inspector General of Police Agus Suryonugroho emphasised that their efforts extend beyond traffic aspects to preserving public order during the Lebaran moment.
Police personnel have been deployed at mosques, Takbiran activity centres, and various crowded spots. This measure forms part of the initiative to provide a sense of security for the public during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
“So everything is ready because security plans have already been implemented in cities and across Indonesia. Operation Ketupat, in addition to traffic management, secures the homecoming and return flows; the state is present, the police are present to ensure safety during the holy month of Ramadan, including during Eid al-Fitr and even yesterday during the Nyepi holiday,” said Agus at the Bundaran HI Complex, Jakarta, on Friday (20/3/2026) in the early hours WIB.
He explained that traffic conditions ahead of Lebaran are monitored and under control. Flows on toll roads and arterial routes are still manageable through various traffic engineering measures such as open-close systems, diversions, and contraflow at several points.
Situations at transportation nodes like ports, terminals, airports, and stations are also observed to be calm. Public activities continue with security preparations by on-site authorities.
“In the field of community protection and order, up to now there have been no prominent incidents; it remains quite conducive. In traffic security and order, there is peak flow and traffic generation, but we can manage it well,” stated Agus.
Metro Jaya Regional Police Traffic Director Commissioner of Police Komarudin conveyed that security in the capital Jakarta has entered the Takbiran night phase. Several community activity centres have been mapped, including traffic arrangements in the city centre.
“We will enter the next phase, namely securing Takbiran night activities which, God willing, will take place tonight. On this occasion, we urge the people of the capital not to carry out convoys but to enliven the mosques in their respective neighbourhoods,” said Komarudin.
He explained that a car-free night event will be held on the Sudirman-Thamrin stretch with road closures from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. WIB. A total of 557 personnel will be deployed to anticipate crowds and regulate traffic flow during the event.
Security also covers the Eid prayer performance, including at the Istiqlal Mosque area, which is packed with worshippers every year. Officers will be placed to manage parking and prevent potential congestion due to illegal parking.
“We also urge people not to follow directions from illegal parking attendants who could cause obstructions on the roads. We will deploy officers in the field; follow our officers’ instructions,” said Komarudin.
Operation Ketupat continues until securing the return flow and public movement to tourist destinations. Periodic evaluations are conducted to ensure all security phases run safely and orderly.