Police Chief Orders Preparation for Ketupat Operation 2026 to Counter Crime During Lebaran
JAKARTA — National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has ordered all security personnel to anticipate various potential security and public order disturbances during the exodus period and Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah celebrations.
“Based on vulnerability mapping, there are several predicted public order disturbances that require anticipation, including conventional crime, racketeering, illegal racing, and inter-group violence,” Sigit said at the Monas monument in Jakarta on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
This statement was made as Sigit led the Ketupat Operation 2026 troop deployment briefing.
He requested that police units intensify routine patrols, particularly at locations and times identified as prone to security disturbances. These patrols are also expected to involve community-based security elements at the grassroots level.
“Conduct routine patrols involving community security volunteers, especially at high-risk locations and hours,” he explained.
The Indonesian National Police also provide motorcycle parking services at police offices and government offices to provide reassurance to the public. Operation Ketupat 2026 will run for 13 days, from 13 to 25 March 2026.
The operation involves 161,243 combined personnel from the National Police, military, and various relevant ministries and agencies. To support Lebaran exodus security, the National Police have prepared 2,746 security posts comprising 1,624 security posts, 779 service posts, and 343 integrated posts.
These posts will function as service and information centres for the public travelling during the Lebaran exodus and return period. Coverage extends to mosques, locations for Idul Fitri prayers, tourist attractions, shopping centres, terminals, ports, train stations, and airports.
Furthermore, Sigit emphasised the importance of cross-sectoral coordination in implementing Operation Ketupat to ensure that the entire Lebaran exodus runs safely and smoothly.
“The success of Operation Ketupat is our collective responsibility. Therefore, continue to strengthen solidarity and coordination in every task implementation,” he said.
Military Commander General Agus Subiyanto also attended the troop deployment briefing. Agus also accompanied Sigit whilst providing guidance at the briefing.