Operation Ketupat Jaya 2026 To Be Held 13–25 March, Security Focus Outlined
Jakarta, Kompas.com – Operation Ketupat Jaya 2026 will be conducted by Jakarta Metro Police for two weeks, beginning 13 March through 25 March 2026, to secure Eid homebound and return traffic flows.
Several security focuses have been prepared, ranging from traffic management, security during night takbir and Eid prayers, to contingency planning for extreme weather.
Director of Traffic for Jakarta Metro Police, Senior Commissioner Komarudin, stated that the operation will involve more than 6,800 combined personnel consisting of police, military, and relevant agencies.
“We are collaborating various forces, of course, including infrastructure to support the implementation of Operation Ketupat which, God willing, will take place from 13 to 25 March,” said Komarudin during an inter-sectoral coordination meeting at the Jakarta Metro Meeting Hall on Monday (9 March 2026), as cited by Antara.
According to Komarudin, the deployment of thousands of personnel aims to provide security and comfort guarantees for the public during the Eid holiday period, Eid al-Fitr celebrations, and the return traffic period.
One primary focus is anticipating the peak homebound traffic flow, estimated to occur on 16–18 March 2026.
“It will be divided into three routes or three regions. Starting with the westward direction towards Sumatra region, then the southern direction towards Bogor and surrounding areas, including the eastern region towards Central Java, West Java, East Java, and so forth,” said Komarudin.
To support security operations, police will establish approximately 101 service posts at various strategic locations. These posts consist of security posts, service posts, integrated posts, and monitoring posts on road sections predicted to experience vehicle surges.
Beyond homebound and return traffic, law enforcement will also anticipate various community activities taking place during the Eid period. Security measures are also being conducted because Eid al-Fitr this year coincides closely with the celebration of Nyepi Day, requiring simultaneous anticipation of various community activities.
“The next phase of security operations involves the fact that Eid al-Fitr celebration is close to Nyepi Day celebrations. Of course, there are several activities we must ensure and anticipate,” said Komarudin.
Additionally, police are monitoring potential weather disruptions. Currently, according to Komarudin, rainfall intensity remains in the moderate to high category based on predictions from the Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG).